El Salvador

El Salvador

• Official name: Republic of El Salvador
• Date established: 15 September 1821 (independence from Spain)
• Region: Americas — Central America
• Capital city: San Salvador
• Population (2024 est.): ~6.4 million
• Area: 21,041 km²
• Density: ~304/km²
• Currency: United States dollar (USD), Bitcoin (legal tender)
• Official language: Spanish
• Time zone: CST (UTC−6)
• Calling code: +503
• Major religions: Christianity (Catholic & Protestant)
• Emergency – Police: 911
• Emergency – Rescue/Ambulance: 911
• National symbol: Blue-and-white flag, coat of arms with volcanoes
• National flower: Izote (Yucca gigantea)
• National animal: Turquoise-browed motmot (Torogoz)
• National sport: Football (soccer)
• Literacy rate: ~89%
• Human Development Index: ~0.675
• GDP (nominal, 2024): ~$35–40 billion
• Major industry: Textiles, coffee, remittances, tourism
• National festival: Independence Day — 15 September
• Climate: Tropical; rainy season May–Oct, dry Nov–Apr

Map of El Salvador