El Salvador Quick Facts…
Official Name | Republic of El Salvador |
Common Name | El Salvador – /ˌɛl ˈsæl.və.doɹ/ |
Nationality | Salvadoran(s) – noun, Salvadoran – adjective |
Independence | Received in 1821 (from Spain) |
Administrative Divisions | 14 departments |
Total Population | 6.6 million (#109) with 75.4% urbanized – 2023 estimate |
Major Urban Areas | San Salvador (capital city) |
Major Languages | Spanish (official) |
Electricity Access | 97.8% of total population |
Internet Access | 63% of total population |
Currency | US Dollars (USD) – circulates freely in the economy |
Real GDP (PPP) | $57.4 billion – 2021 estimate |
Real GDP per Capita | $9,100 (#148) – 2021 estimate |
Total Area | 21,041 sq km / 8,124 sq mi (#153) with 1.5% water area |
Geographic Region | Americas – Central America |
Bordering Countries | Guatemala, Honduras |
Bordering Water Bodies | North Pacific Ocean |
National Anthem: “National Anthem of El Salvador”