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El Salvador Facts

Official name: Republic of El Salvador

Capital City: San Salvador

Government: Republican, Democratic, Representative

Territorial Extension: 20,742 km2

Total population: 5.744.113 inhabitants. Approx.

Currency: US Dollar

Official Language: Spanish, lish is spoken in most tourist destinations and in some villages the nahuat

Religion: The majority Catholic and Protestant, but there is freedom of worship

National Bird: Torogoz (Momoto Cejiturquesa)

National Flower: Izote Flower (Yucca Guatemalensis)

National Tree: Maquilishuat (Tabebuia Rosea the family of Dignoniageae)

Reference time: GMT-6

Electricity: 110 volts AC, 60 Hz and 220 volts.

Airport: International of El Salvador (Comalapa)

Seaport Home: Acajutla

Main exports: Textiles, coffee, sugar and shrimp.

Climate : El Salvador has a tropical climate that is characterized by warm temperatures during the day and cool nights, except for the coastal plain. There are two distinct seasons, a dry season from November to April with light rainfall and a wet season from May to November when heavy rainfall occurs. Rainfall is heaviest along the coast whilst the interior regions remain relatively dry. Average monthly precipitation during the wet season is 260 mm (10 inches). Average temperature ranges in San Salvador are from 22 degrees Celsius (72 degrees Fahrenheit) to 24 degrees Celsius (75 degrees Fahrenheit) all year.

Geographic Location
Situated on the Pacific coast of Central America, El Salvador has Guatemala to the west and Honduras to the north and east. It is the smallest of the Central American countries, with an area equal to that of Massachusetts, and it is the only one without an Atlantic coastline. Most of the country is on a fertile volcanic plateau about 2,000 ft (607 m) high.

Practical Tips

Entry requirements: a valid passport, depending on the country of origin, it is sometimes necessary tourist visa or tourist card at a cost of $ 10 and are usually valid for 90 days.

Communications: It can be used for international direct connection anywhere in the world. The country code is 503. The code for international calls is: 00.

Mobile telephony: Currently used GSM networks 850, 900, 1900 and 1950.

Fax: Fax is available at all hotels.

Internet: It's easy to access the Internet, business centers of all hotels and cafes fit, as well as points WI-FI.

Changes Currency: It recommended that visitors only change foreign currencies into the banks.

Credit and debit cards: Most cards circulating worldwide can be used.

Travelers Checks: can be exchanged in banks and hotels, upon presentation of a passport.

Airport tax: $ 32.00

Lodging: The largest concentration of hotels is in the capital city. It is recommended that you reserve in advance. There are all kinds of accommodations.

Getting Around: Because the country is so small, getting around is quick and easy, with buses and cars traveling from the busier capital to the farthest points in only a couple of hours! The local bus service is very reliable, cheap and regular but busy most of the time. Anyone needing a taxi, especially in the evening, must discuss the price before setting off, as the taxis don’t run on a meter.

Tips: 10% is appropriate in most restaurants and bars. Some already include tips in mind.

Clothing suitable: for some garments and light rain on the coast during the wet season.

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