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  • Name
    El Salvador
  • Full Name
    Republic of El Salvador
  • Situated in Central America, El Salvador is beautiful country which is fast becoming the surfing capital of Central America.  Visit La Libertad if you plan on learning or showing off your skills.

    Since 1992, the violent past of El Salvador has been put to the back of people's minds and the country is now enjoying good tourism and a stable economy.

    You can also find some great adventure holiday activities including white water rafting, mountain biking and hiking.
  • Capital
    San Salvador
  • Largest City
    San Salvador
  • Population
    7.1 million (98th)
  • Area
    21,040 km2
  • Languages Spoken
    Spanish, English
  • Religion
    -
  • Time Zone
    (UTC-6)
  • Currency
    US dollar
  • Dialing Code
    +503
  • Internet Domain
    .sv