El Salvador is the smallest country in Central America. The country got its name from the Spanish conquistadors: on the eve of the Feast of Corpus Christi in 1524, they had conquered the previously overpowering Nahua tribe and gave the newly conquered country the name of the Savior - El Salvador.
Country data El Salvador
El Salvador at a glance
| Flag |  |
|---|---|
| Population | 6.421.000 |
| Language | Spanish |
| Area | 21040 km2 |
| Continent | North America |
| Currency | US Dollar (USD) |
| Neighboring countries | Guatemala und Honduras |
Map El Salvador
Country borders and location of the capital