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ES Flag  El Salvador —  (el sal´və dôr)
About The People

Did You Know... The name El Salvador means “the savior.”  »» More

Eating & Recipes... It is polite for guests to try some of every dish that is served. Leaving a  »» More

In Their Language... A handshake is the customary greeting, but sometimes a slight nod of t  »» More

Fashion... Because of the warm climate, summer clothing is suitable all year. Business  »» More

Socializing... Salvadorans are known for their hospitality to visitors. The people love th  »» More

Family... Salvadorans have close family ties, which include caring for the elderly. T  »» More

Sports & Recreation... Fútbol (soccer) is the favorite sport.  Basketball is also p  »» More

World Region: Central America
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El Salvador History

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Pedro de Alvarado, Spanish conqueror of El Salvador

THE HISTORY OF EL SALVADOR revolves around one central issue-- land. In this, the smallest country in Central  »» More

Statistics, Graphs, Charts, & Data Tables
Capital Cities... San Salvador  »» History of San Salvador
Population: 6,052,064
GDP: $42,940,000,000 (USD)
Total Area: 21,040 (sq km) 8,124 (sq mi)
Currency: US dollar
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