El Salvador 🇸🇻 is a fascinating country located in Central America, part of the Americas region. Officially known as Republic of El Salvador, it is home to roughly 6.3 million people and covers an area of about 21,041 square kilometres.
On this page you will find a complete profile of El Salvador — its capital San Salvador, its people and languages, the money used there, where it sits on the world map, and plenty of facts worth remembering the next time the country comes up in a quiz.
El Salvador on the map
El Salvador lies in Central America, in the Americas region of the world. Measuring roughly 21,041 square kilometres, it ranks 153rd in the world by total area.
El Salvador has a coastline as well as land borders with Guatemala and Honduras — a crossroads position that has influenced its culture and economy for centuries.
San Salvador serves as the capital — the centre of government and, for most travellers, the gateway to everything else El Salvador has to offer.
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Population and languages of El Salvador
El Salvador is home to approximately 6.3 million residents — the 112th largest population on the planet. Its people are known as Salvadorans.
The main language spoken here is Spanish. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Like every country featured on Spin a Country, El Salvador rewards curiosity — its festivals, food and everyday customs tell a story that statistics alone never can.
Practical information about El Salvador
The official currency is the United States dollar (USD, symbol $). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for El Salvador is +503. Websites from the country typically use the .sv internet domain.
If El Salvador came up on your random spin, take five minutes to memorise its flag, capital (San Salvador) and population — these are the three facts most often asked in geography quizzes.
Neighbouring countries
El Salvador shares borders with 2 countries:
Fun facts about El Salvador
- El Salvador's flag emoji is 🇸🇻 — its two-letter country code is SV and its three-letter code is SLV.
- El Salvador covers 21,041 km², ranking 153rd in the world by area.
- With about 6.3 million people, El Salvador holds the 112th spot in the world population ranking.
- El Salvador is a member state of the United Nations.
- El Salvador shares borders with 2 countries.
El Salvador — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of El Salvador?
- The capital of El Salvador is San Salvador.
- What is the population of El Salvador?
- El Salvador has a population of approximately 6,338,193 people, ranking 112th in the world.
- Where is El Salvador located?
- El Salvador is located in Central America, part of the Americas region.
- What language is spoken in El Salvador?
- The main language spoken in El Salvador is Spanish.
- What currency is used in El Salvador?
- El Salvador uses the United States dollar (USD).
