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Guide to El Salvador

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Area: 21,040 sq km

Population: 6.9 million 

Capital city: San Salvador (1.8 million)

People: Mestizo 90%, Caucasian 9%, Indigenous 1%

Languages: The official language is Spanish.

Religion(s): Predominantly Roman Catholic (86%)

Currency: The American Dollar is the official currency in El Salvador. Although some prices are still quoted in the Salvadorean Colon, payment is expected in dollars. The exchange rate is fixed at US$1.00 = 8.75 Salvadorean Colón.


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