El Salvador

About El Salvador

Capital

San Salvador

Continent

Independence Date

15 September 1821

Official Language	Spanish
Second Language	English
Population	~6.6 million
Passport Color	Red
Passport Rank	#39
Dialing Code	503
Country TLD	.sv

El Salvador Overview

El Salvador, officially the Republic of El Salvador (Spanish: República de El Salvador), is the smallest and most densely populated country in Central America. It is bordered by Honduras to the northeast, Guatemala to the northwest, and the Pacific Ocean to the south. The capital and largest city is San Salvador.

Known as the “Land of Volcanoes,” El Salvador is rich in natural beauty with mountains, coffee plantations, lakes, and beaches famous for surfing. The country’s economy is based on manufacturing, services, remittances, and agriculture. It is also the first nation in the world to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender alongside the U.S. Dollar.

Spanish is the official language, and the main currency is the United States Dollar (USD). El Salvador offers a unique blend of modern digital innovation and traditional Central American culture.

Quick Facts About El Salvador

Coordinates	13.7942° N, 88.8965° W
Bordering Countries	Honduras, Guatemala, Pacific Ocean
Region / Continent	Central America
Total Area	~21,041 sq km
Population Density	~310 people per sq km
Highest Point	Cerro El Pital – 2,730 m
Major Rivers	Lempa River, Torola River
Climate Type	Tropical with distinct wet and dry seasons
Famous For	Volcanoes, surfing beaches, coffee, Bitcoin adoption
Major Landmarks	Santa Ana Volcano, Lake Coatepeque, Ruta de las Flores, El Tunco Beach
Official Language	Spanish
Currency	United States Dollar (USD), Bitcoin (legal tender)
Government Type	Unitary Presidential Republic
Time Zone	UTC−6 (CST)
Major Exports	Coffee, sugar, textiles, apparel, electricity
Visitor Entry	Visa-free for many nationalities; tourist card may be required