1 : El Salvador
2 : History
3 : Politics
4 : Geography
5 : Economy
6 : Demographics
7 : Culture
8 : Miscellaneous topics
9 : International rankings
Category: Central American Countries
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 | Elias 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 |
El Salvador is a republic in Central America with a population of approximately 6.2 million people.
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 president is Elías Antonio Saca González (2004.04.15).
Geography
Main article: Geography of El Salvador
The most important cities are
Economy
Main article: Economy of El Salvador
El Salvador's poor Central American economy suffers from a weak tax collection system, factory closings, the aftermath of Hurricane Mitch, and weak 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
International rankings
- world-wide Rank 33 out of 139 countries (2 way tie)
See also: Carlos Famoso Hernandez
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