General Information Essential identifiers, names, and flag. | |
Geography Key facts about location, terrain, climate, and borders. | N: 14.4451, S: 13.1487, W: -90.1287, E: -87.6922 Coordinates of Capital San Salvador (13.698964, -89.19143) Terrain mostly mountains with narrow coastal belt and central plateau Climate tropicalrainy season (May to October)dry season (November to April)tropical on coasttemperate in uplands Border Countries Guatemala 199 kmHonduras 391 km |
Administrative & Political Essential political and administrative details. | |
Population & Society Key demographic, linguistic, and cultural information. | Urban Areas AhuachapanAntiguo CuscatlanApanecaApopaAyutuxtepequeBotoncillal El BotoncilloCoatepequeColonColonia EscalonCuscatancingo Nationality Noun: Salvadoran(s) Adjective: Salvadoran Distribution high population density country-wide, with particular concentration around the capital of San Salvador Literacy Rate 90% (2023 est.) |
National Symbols National anthem, symbols, and other important cultural identifiers. | National Anthem "Himno Nacional de El Salvador" (National Anthem of El Salvador) National Holiday Independence Day, 15 September (1821) National Symbols turquoise-browed motmot (bird) National Colors blue, white |
Economy Currency, GDP, and other key economic information. | GDP $71.957 billion (2023 est.) Measurement Units Metric – Meter (m), Kilogram (kg), Liter (L), Celsius (°C) |
Infrastructure Important identifiers for connectivity and commerce. | |