El Salvador 🇸🇻
El Salvador 🇸🇻: capital San Salvador, population 6.3 million, located in North America. Currency: US Dollar ($). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: San Salvador
- Population: 6.3 million
- Continent: North America
- Language: Spanish
- Currency: US Dollar ($)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: Republic of El Salvador
- Area: 21,041 km² (8,124 sq mi)
- Region: Central America
- Has a coastline
- People: Salvadoran
- Internet domain: .sv
Fun Facts About El Salvador
- The smallest and most densely populated country in Central America.
- Has over 20 volcanoes.
- Was the first country to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Salvador known for?
El Salvador is known for several things — The smallest and most densely populated country in Central America; Has over 20 volcanoes; Was the first country to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender.
How big is El Salvador?
El Salvador covers about 21,041 square kilometers (8,124 square miles), in the Central America region.
Is El Salvador landlocked?
No. El Salvador has a coastline and shares land borders with 2 neighboring countries.
What are people from El Salvador called?
People from El Salvador are called Salvadoran.
What is the capital of El Salvador?
The capital of El Salvador is San Salvador.
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