World Countries: El Salvador

Location

Located on the Pacific coast of the Central American isthmus, El Salvador borders Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua.

Geographic Features

Land features of El Salvador include coastal plains with wooded interior, volcanic mountains, crater lakes, and a central plateau.

Climate

The climate is hot and humid in the coastal areas and cooler in the highlands.

 El Salvador map
El Salvador flag

On the flag of El Salvador, pictured above, the
color white represents the land between the blue
of the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. The
country's coat of arms is centered on the flag.1

Official Name

Republic of El Salvador

Capital

San Salvador

Official Language

Spanish

Population

July 2011 Estimate: 6,071,774

Formation

El Salvador joined the United Provinces of Central America in 1824, becoming an independent country after the group broke up in 1838.

Fun Facts

El Salvador is the smallest country in Central America.

Neighbors

See also geographic information the Central American countries: Belize, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama.

Source: 1. CIA World Factbook

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