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El Salvador

El Salvador is the smallest sovereign state on the Central American mainland by area. It lies on the Pacific side of the isthmus, with volcanic highlands behind the coast.

Fast Facts

  • San Salvador is the capital.
  • It borders Guatemala and Honduras.
  • Volcanic soils and relief influence settlement and agriculture, alongside earthquake and eruption hazards.
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Part of Visualize CSE, an interactive geography atlas for UPSC Civil Services (IAS) preparation.