El Salvador map and facts
Republic of El Salvador · Central America, North America. Capital: San Salvador.
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El Salvador in magenta, neighbours in pink · ● capital
El Salvador in context
El Salvador is home to about 6.0 million people, 0.08% of the world's population, on 21,041 km² of territory. It shares land borders with 2 countries: Guatemala, Honduras.
Closest in size in North America: compare El Salvador and Belize. To see its real size against other places, try the true size map.
El Salvador FAQ
What is the capital of El Salvador?
The capital of El Salvador is San Salvador.
What is the population of El Salvador?
About 6.0 million people (6,029,976), which ranks 114th of 197 countries.
How big is El Salvador?
El Salvador covers 21,041 km² (8,124 sq mi), the 149th-largest country by area.
What continent is El Salvador in?
El Salvador is in North America, in the Central America subregion.
What countries border El Salvador?
El Salvador borders 2 countries: Guatemala, Honduras.
What language is spoken in El Salvador?
Official or national language: Spanish.