Country Facts

Full Name : Republic of El Salvador

Capital : San Salvador

Political Division : 14 Departments

Area : 20,742 Sq. Km.

Landscape : Valleys, mountains, volcanoes, and coastal plains.

Language : Spanish

Population : 6,500,000 habitants

Ethnic Breakdown : Creoles, mestizos and natives.

Religion : Roman Catholic (75%), Protestant (25%)

Currency : US Dollar

Highest Point : Cerro El Pital, at 2,730m above sea level.

Taxes : The majority of goods and services are taxed at 13%

Time Zone : (GMT -06:00, Pacific Central Time).

Weather : Tropical, average year–round temperature of 25°C. (77°F.).

Seasons : Summer: November – April
               Winter: May – October
               * Please expect heavy rains during winter season.