- Full Country Name: Republic of El Salvador
- Capital: San Salvador
- Language: Spanish.
- Currency: US Dollar $ (USD) = 100 cents.
- People: Mestizo.
- Life Expectancy: Male: 67.61, Female: 75.01.
- Religion: Roman Catholic, Evangelical.
- Size (sq km): 21,041 (153rd)
- Population: 6,517,300 (97th)
- Population Density per sq km: 318 (32nd)
- Country Dialling Code: 503
- Internet Country Code: .sv
- Time Zone: GMT -6
- Voltage Guide: 110 AC, 60 Hz.
- Finance: Major credit cards and traveller's cheques accepted.
- Business Hours: 0800-1230, 1430-1730 Monday-Friday.
- Personal Safety: Robbery and murder are not uncommon. Seek latest information at time of visit.