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El Salvador — silhouette, capital and facts
El Salvador is in Central America and its capital is San Salvador. With about 6.3 million people and 21,041 km², it ranks 149th in area and 110th in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of El Salvador, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- San Salvador
- Continent
- Central America
- Population
- about 6.3 million
- Area
- 21,041 km²
- Language
- Spanish
- Currency
- US dollar
- Flag colors
- blue, white
Borders
El Salvador shares a land border with 2 countries: Guatemala, Honduras.
Fun facts about El Salvador
- It is the only Central American country with no Caribbean coast, touching only the Pacific, and has over 20 volcanoes.
- The Maya site of Joya de Cerén, buried by volcanic ash around the year 600, is called the Pompeii of the Americas.
- The pupusa, a tortilla stuffed with cheese, beans or meat, is the national dish and even has its own celebration day.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of El Salvador?
The capital of El Salvador is San Salvador.
Which continent is El Salvador in?
El Salvador is in Central America.
Which countries border El Salvador?
El Salvador shares a land border with 2 countries: Guatemala, Honduras.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of El Salvador?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. El Salvador is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about El Salvador?
It is the only Central American country with no Caribbean coast, touching only the Pacific, and has over 20 volcanoes. The Maya site of Joya de Cerén, buried by volcanic ash around the year 600, is called the Pompeii of the Americas. The pupusa, a tortilla stuffed with cheese, beans or meat, is the national dish and even has its own celebration day.
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