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El Salvador

El Salvador is a country in Central America, covering about 21,041 km² (8,124 sq mi). Its capital is San Salvador. It shares a land border with Guatemala and Honduras.

Capital
San Salvador
Continent
North America
Region
Central America
Area
21,041 km²
Language
Spanish
Currency
United States dollar
Calling code
+503
Internet domain
.sv
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Does El Salvador count as a country?

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