After the dissolution of the Federal Republic of Central America, the country was referred to as the Republic of Salvador (República del Salvador). In 1915, the Legislative Assembly passed a law …

Dec 23, 2025 · El Salvador is the smallest and most densely populated of the seven Central American countries. Despite having little level land, it traditionally was an agricultural country, heavily …

Nov 11, 2025 · El Salvador is small but rich in history, nature and culture. Learn more with this guide.

3 days ago · El Salvador, with an area of 8,260 square miles, is the smallest independent state in Central America. El Salvador is rectangular in shape, 60 miles wide and 160 miles long. El Salvador …

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El Salvador is the smallest Central American country it achieved independence from Spain in 1821 and from the Central American Federation in 1839.

El Salvador, officially the Republic of El Salvador, is a country in Central America, bordering the Pacific Ocean between Guatemala and Honduras. With a population of over 6.9 million people, El Salvador …

2 days ago · El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele, who came to power in 2019 and is now serving a second term which critics have called unconstitutional, said he was open to staying in power for …

Dec 22, 2025 · Facts ... Did You Know? Although El Salvador is the smallest country in Central America, it is the most densely populated. The U.S. dollar is El Salvador's official currency.

Jul 10, 2025 · El Salvador is a country in Central America and, geographically, is part of continental North America. It is bordered on the southwest by the Pacific Ocean, and lies between Guatemala …