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El Salvador

Location
Location Description

Central America, bordering the North Pacific Ocean to the south and Honduras to the northeast

Continent
North America
Bordering Countries
Guatemala, Honduras
Independent
Yes
Flag
Flag Description

The flag of this country is composed of three equal horizontal bands of cobalt blue, white and cobalt blue, with the national coat of arms centered in the white band.

Capital
San Salvador
Language
Spanish
Currency
(dollar)
Size
8,124 sq mi (21,041 sq km) — 155th largest
Total Population
6,029,976 people — 115th largest
Population Density
742 people per sq mi (287 people per sq km) — 48th largest
Fun Fact
The only North American country to not border the Atlantic Ocean or Caribbean Sea

Country Location

Central America, bordering the North Pacific Ocean to the south and Honduras to the northeast

Country Flag

The flag of this country is composed of three equal horizontal bands of cobalt blue, white and cobalt blue, with the national coat of arms centered in the white band.