El Salvador


'''El Salvador''' (Spanish for "The Savior") is a republic in Central America with a population of approximately 6.5 million people.
República de El Salvador
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National motto: Dios, Unión, Libertad
(Spanish: 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 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

History

Main articles: History of El Salvador El Salvador achieved independence from Spain in 1821 and from the Central American Federation in 1842. Fought the Football War with Honduras in 1969. 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 current president is Elías Antonio Saca González. He was elected president on 21 March 2004 and took office on 1 June 2004. His presidential term ends on 1 June 2009.

Geography

It is the smallest Central American country and the only one without a coastline on Caribbean Sea. Located between Guatemala and Honduras. It's known as the "Land of the volcanoes". Map of El Salvador Main article: Geography of El Salvador The most important cities are:

Political Divisions

The country is divided into 14 departments.

Economy

Main article: Economy of El Salvador El Salvador's poor economy suffers from a weak tax collection system, factory closings, the aftermath of Hurricane Mitch, and low 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 article: Culture of El Salvador, Music of El Salvador

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