El Salvador

This profile gathers the essentials about the following country: El Salvador. It gives its capital, flag, position on the map, neighbouring countries, official languages, currency and area.

Region
North and Central America · Central America
Capital
San Salvador
Coordinates of the capital
13.69° N, 89.22° W
Area
21,041 km²
Official languages
Spanish
Currency
US Dollar
Access to the sea
Yes
ISO code
SV

On the map

San Salvador

This country is located in North and Central America, in the region "Central America". It has access to the sea. This country shares land borders with 2 countries: Guatemala, Honduras.

Its capital is San Salvador. Its area is about 21,041 km². By area, this country ranks 148 out of 193 in the world and 13 out of 23 in North and Central America. Official language: Spanish. Currency: US Dollar.

Capitals of the neighbouring countries: Guatemala City (Guatemala), Tegucigalpa (Honduras).

Neighbouring countries

Frequently asked questions

El Salvador: what is the capital?
Its capital is San Salvador.
El Salvador: which countries does it border?
This country shares land borders with 2 countries: Guatemala, Honduras.
El Salvador: what are the official languages?
Official language: Spanish.
El Salvador: what is the currency?
Currency: US Dollar.
El Salvador: what is the area?
Its area is about 21,041 km². By area, this country ranks 148 out of 193 in the world and 13 out of 23 in North and Central America.

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