Geography
El Salvador is in Central America, North America. Its listed coordinates are 13.83333333, -88.91666666; it has Guatemala, Honduras.
Neighboring countries: Guatemala, Honduras
North America
El Salvador
El Salvador is a country in Central America. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- San Salvador
- Continent
- North America
- Region
- Central America
- Population
- 6 million
- Area
- 21,041 km²
- Currency
- United States dollar (USD)
- Official language
- Spanish
- Calling code
- +503
- Internet TLD
- .sv
- Time zone
- UTC-06:00
El Salvador map preview: 13.83, -88.92
People and Culture
El Salvador uses Spanish in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in El Salvador varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
El Salvador is recorded with the official name Republic of El Salvador. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- San Salvador
- Central America cultural and historic sites
- North America map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: San Salvador
- Time zone data: UTC-06:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- El Salvador is grouped under North America.
- El Salvador has a listed area of 21,041 km².
- El Salvador is listed as a UN member.
FAQs about El Salvador
What is the capital of El Salvador?
The capital of El Salvador is San Salvador.
What continent is El Salvador in?
El Salvador is in North America.
What currency does El Salvador use?
El Salvador uses the United States dollar.
What language is spoken in El Salvador?
Spanish is listed for El Salvador in this database.