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ADMINISTRATIVE CAPITAL: San Salvador
GEOGRAPHY
Located in central America El Salvador is the smallest country in the continent . it has a land area close to 21,040km² and a coast line of 307 km's.
DEMOGRAPHY
A population of close to 6.1 Million. Muslims account for about 0.1% of the population.
CLIMATE
The country has a tropical climate with mostly fixed wet and dry seasons. Rain fall occurs between may and October while the annual temperature is between 22°C and 24°C.
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
Castilian is the official language.
LOCAL TIME
GMT-6 hrs
BUSINESS HOURS
General: 8 AM to 4 PM
HOLIDAYS
New Years Day: January 1st
Labour Day : May 2nd
Independence Day : September 15th
Christmas: December 25th
New Years Eve : December 31st
CURRENCY
Salvadoran colon
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
Police/Medical/Fire: 911
Introduction to El Salvador
Not only is El Salvador home to amazing landscapes, it is also home to amazing people; the people of El Salvador are quite friendly and are always ready to help visitors.The Cerro Verde National Park is the highlight of the country; spanning over 505 hectares, this national park has three volcanoes and spectacular forests for visitors to explore. The park can be visited with the help of expert guides, and travelers to Cerro Verde National Park need to book in advance.
The capital city of San Salvador has numerous sites that travelers can visit. The city has wide avenues and several gorgeous monuments. The botanical garden, La Laguna, is a favorite destination among locals. You can also visit the National Zoo and the Parque Saburo Hirao which has a good collection of native plants. Close to San Salvador is the Los Planes De Renderos Mountain; if climbed, visitors are sure to experience some amazing views of the city. San Salvador also has numerous museums; the David J Guzman Museum of Anthropology and the Museo de Arte MARTE are the must-visit museums in the city.
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A small yet stunning country, El Salvador is located in Central America and offers visitors captivating volcanic landscapes and wonderful natural attractions
Not only is El Salvador home to amazing landscapes, it is also home to amazing people; the people of El Salvador are quite friendly and are always ready to help visitors.
