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”