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Capital	San Salvador
Languages	Spanish (official), Nawat (among some Amerindians)
Ethnic Groups	Mestizo 86.3%, white 12.7%, Amerindian 0.2% (includes Lenca, Kakawira, Nahua-Pipil), black 0.1%, other 0.6% (2007 est.)
Religion	Roman Catholic 50%, Protestant 36%, other 2%, none 12% (2014 est.)
Government	Presidential republic
Independance	15 September 1821 (from Spain)
Area	21,041.00 km²
Water Area	320.00 km²
Land Area	20,721.00 km²
Population	6,156,670.00
Location	Central America, bordering the North Pacific Ocean, between Guatemala and Honduras
No. Bordering Countries	2
Bordering Countries	Guatemala 199 km, Honduras 391 km
GDP(PPP)	$54,790,000,000.00 (USD)
GDP (Per Capita)	$8,900.00 (USD)
Export Partners	Its major export partner is the United States.
Export Commodities	Its main exports are offshore assembly exports, coffee, sugar, and textiles.
Import Partners	Its major import partners are the United States, Gautemala, and China.
Import Commodities	Its major imports include raw materials, consumer goods, and capital goods.
Climate	Tropical; rainy season (May to October); dry season (November to April); tropical on coast; temperate in uplands
Terrain	Mostly mountains with narrow coastal belt and central plateau

Where is El Salvador?

Located in Central America, El Salvador has a 590.00 km border with Guatemala (199 km) and Honduras (391 km). It has a 307.00 km coastline. The International Court of Justice ruled on the delimitation of "bolsones" disputed areas along the El Salvador-Honduras border.

San Salvador is not only the largest city in El Salvador - it is also the country's capital city. It is a major financial hub within the country. Speaking in terms of population, it is one of the largest cities in the entire Central American region. Around 1.7 people live in San Salvador, which experiences a tropical climate with distinct wet and dry seasons.

Geography

El Salvador has a mean elevation of 442 m above sea level.

It has a tropical climate with a rainy season from May to October and a dry season from November to April. Its terrain is mostly mountainous with a narrow coastal belt and central plateau.

Population

El Salvador has a population of 6,156,670 making it the 108th largest in the world.

Spanish is the official language. The major ethnic groups reported are mestizo, white, and Amerindian. The majority of the population is Roman Catholic and Protestant Christian.

The inhabitants of every country have unique languages by which they communicate. Spanish is the main language spoken in El Salvador. However, there are several other languages spoken in the country. They include Nahualt, Lenca, Nawat, Q’eqchi, and Cacaopera.

Government

El Salvador is an independent country. It gained independence in 1821, from Spain. Its constitution was last ratified in 1983.

The government of El Slavador is a democracy whose president is elected by the citizens of the land. Voting occurs every five years. However, the president cannot serve for two consecutive terms. Elections in El Salvador are organized by the Legislative Assembly.

Economy

Factoring in Purchasing Power Parity, El Salvador's GDP is $54,790,000,000.00 (USD) with $8,900.00 (USD) per capita. This makes it the 107th largest economy and its citizens the 141st richest in the world. The currency of El Salvador is the Dollar (USD).

Its major export partner is the United States. Its main exports are offshore assembly exports, coffee, sugar, and textiles. Its major import partners are the United States, Gautemala, and China. Its major imports include raw materials, consumer goods, and capital goods.

Flag

The El Salvador flag, like many other national flags is of much significance. It is used both as a state and war flag. It is also used as a civil and state ensign. The main colors on the flag of El Salvador are blue and white.