Key Facts
- GDP (ppp) per CAPITA
- $6,200 (2008 est.)
- Inflation Rate
- 7.3% (2008 est.)
- Population
- 7,185,218 (July 2009 est.)
- Country Risk Ratings
- B
- Ease of Doing Business
- 72/181
- Global Competitiveness
- 79/134
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El Salvador : Introduction
El Salvador achieved independence from Spain in 1821 and from the Central American Federation in 1839. A 12-year civil war, which cost about 75,000 lives, was brought to a close in 1992 when the government and leftist rebels signed a treaty that provided for military and political reforms.
Capital City:
San Salvador (-6 GMT)
Currency:
Salvadoran colon (SVC)
(convert)
Languages:
Spanish, Nahua (among some Amerindians)
Calling Code:
503
Voltage:
115
Religions:
Roman Catholic 57.1%, Protestant 21.2%, Jehovah's Witnesses 1.9%, Mormon 0.7%, other religions 2.3%, none 16.8%
quick links
El Salvador: Country Commercial GuideEl Salvador: World Bank Doing Business Indicators
El Salvador: Economist Country Briefing
El Salvador: BBC Country Profile
El Salvador: MSU Global Access
- El Salvador: Central Reserve Bank
- The Central Reserve Bank of El Salvador provides economic and financial information as well as links to related investment sites. The Monthly Statistical Bulletin gives current information on price and production indicators, sector information and the stock market. Also provided are economic and financial data by sector and an archive of economic indicators starting from 1994. Available in English and Spanish.
Sources:
CIA World Factbook (September 2009)
U.S. Dept. of State Country Background Notes (September 2009)
