El Salvador Flag
The coat of arms on the flag of El Salvador represents the country's history and its values.
The triangle in the center represents the three branches of government – the executive, legislative, and judicial powers. The five volcanoes represent the five former members of the United Provinces of Central America. The red cap on top of the triangle symbolizes the abolition of slavery in El Salvador.
The laurel wreath represents the individual states within the country. The blue flags on the coat of arms represent the former provinces of El Salvador. Overall, the flag of El Salvador represents the country's history and its commitment to peace, justice, and equality.
El Salvador flag downloads
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Country information
El Salvador is a country located in Central America, bordered by Honduras to the north, Nicaragua to the south, the Pacific Ocean to the west, and Guatemala to the southwest. It is a small country with a land area of about 8,000 square miles, and it is home to over 6.5 million people, making it the 135th most populous country in the world.
El Salvador has a diverse and multicultural society, with people of Spanish, Indigenous, and African descent living in the country. The official language is Spanish, and the country has a predominantly Roman Catholic population.
El Salvador has a varied and unique landscape, ranging from mountains to beaches to forests. The climate is tropical, with warm and dry seasons and cool and rainy seasons. The country is known for its beautiful natural scenery and history, and it is a popular tourist destination.
El Salvador has a presidential system of government and is a republic. It is a member of the Union of Latin American and Caribbean States, the Central American Integration System, and the United Nations, and it has a strong relationship with other countries in the region.
El Salvador has a strong and diversified economy, with a wide range of industries including agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism. It is a major exporter of coffee, sugar, and textiles.
| Independent | Yes |
| Country codes | SV, SLV (ISO 3166-1) |
| Official name | Republic of El Salvador |
| Official languages | Spanish |
| Religion | 84.1% Christianity, 15.2% No religion, 0.7% Other |
| Capital city | San Salvador |
| Continent | North America |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (CST) |
| Member of | United Nations |
| Central American Integration System | |
| Organization of American States | |
| Population | 6,568,931 (2023) |
| Population density | 313 per Km2 (811 people per mi2) |
| Urban Population | 73.4 % of the population is urban (4,758,508 people in 2020) |
| Migrants (net) | -40,539 |
| Median age | 27.6 years |
| Total area | The total land area is 20,720 Km2 (8,000 sq. miles) |
| Highest point | Cerro El Pital (2 730 m, 8 957 ft) |
| Lowest point | North Pacific Ocean |
| GDP per capita | $ 4,551 (World Bank, 2021) |
| Currency | United States dollar ($, USD) |
| Calling code | +503 |
| Internet TLD | .sv (click here to find and register domain name) |
| Country Wikipedia Page | El Salvador Wikipedia Page |
Main Cities by Population in El Salvador
| # | CITY NAME | POPULATION |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Salvador | 525,990 |
| 2 | Soyapango | 329,708 |
| 3 | Santa Ana | 176,661 |
| 4 | San Miguel | 161,880 |
| 5 | Mejicanos | 160,317 |
| 6 | Santa Tecla | 124,694 |
| 7 | Apopa | 112,158 |
| 8 | Delgado | 71,594 |
| 9 | Sonsonate | 59,468 |
| 10 | San Marcos | 54,615 |
| 11 | Usulutan | 51,910 |
| 12 | Cojutepeque | 48,411 |
| 13 | Cuscatancingo | 44,369 |
| 14 | San Vicente | 41,504 |
| 15 | Zacatecoluca | 39,613 |
| 16 | San Martin | 39,361 |
| 17 | Ilopango | 38,890 |
| 18 | Ahuachapan | 34,102 |
| 19 | Antiguo Cuscatlan | 33,767 |
| 20 | Chalchuapa | 32,282 |
| 21 | Quezaltepeque | 28,886 |
| 22 | La Union | 26,807 |
| 23 | Ayutuxtepeque | 25,426 |
| 24 | Acajutla | 22,763 |
| 25 | Aguilares | 21,445 |
| 26 | Sensuntepeque | 20,386 |
| 27 | Chalatenango | 19,364 |
| 28 | Izalco | 19,197 |
| 29 | Metapan | 19,143 |
| 30 | San Rafael Oriente | 19,095 |
| 31 | Puerto El Triunfo | 19,074 |
| 32 | La Libertad | 16,855 |
| 33 | San Francisco | 16,152 |
| 34 | Sonzacate | 15,446 |
| 35 | Santiago de Maria | 15,032 |
