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El Salvador is a republic in Central America with
a population of approximately 6.2 million people.
República de El Salvador
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National motto: Dios, Unión, Libertad
(God, Union, Liberty) |
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| Official language |
Spanish |
| Capital |
San Salvador |
| Capital's coordinates |
13° 40' N, 89° 10' W |
| Largest City |
San Salvador |
| President |
Antonio Saca |
Area
- Total
- % water |
Ranked 148th
21,040 km²
1.5% |
| Population
- Total (Year)
- Density |
Ranked 97th
6,470,379
307.5/km² |
| GDP (PPP)
- Total (Year)
- GDP/head |
Ranked 84th
29.41 billion $
$4,600 |
| Currency |
US dollar ($) |
| Time zone |
UTC -6 |
| Independence |
From Spain: September 15,
1821
From the Central American Federation:
1842 |
| National anthem |
Saludemos la Patria orgullosos |
| Internet TLD |
.SV |
| Calling Code |
503 |
History
Main article: History of El Salvador
El Salvador achieved independence from Spain in 1821 and from the Central American
Federation in 1842. A 12-year civil war, which cost the lives of some 75,000 people,
was brought to a close in 1992 when the government and leftist rebels signed a treaty that provided for military and political
reforms.
Politics
Main article: Politics of El Salvador
The current president is Elías Antonio Saca González. He was elected
president on 21 March 2004 and took office on
1 June 2004. His presidential term ends 1 June 2009.
Geography
Main article: Geography of El
Salvador
The most important cities are
Political Division
The country is divided in 14 departments.
See Departments of El Salvador.
Economy
Main article: Economy of El Salvador
El Salvador's poor economy suffers from a weak tax collection system, factory closings, the aftermath of Hurricane Mitch, and low world coffee prices. On the bright side, in recent
years inflation has fallen to single digit levels, and total exports have grown substantially. The substantial trade deficit has
been offset by remittances from the large number of Salvadorans living abroad and from external aid.
Demographics
Main article: Demographics of El
Salvador
Culture
Main articles: Culture of El Salvador, Music of El Salvador
Miscellaneous topics
- Communications in El Salvador
- Transportation in El Salvador
- Military of El Salvador
- Foreign relations of El
Salvador
International rankings
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