El Salvador has made remarkable progress in the economic, social, and political fronts since it emerged from a 12-year civil war in 1991. El Salvador offers a whole new experience and strives to redefine itself. El Salvador is a tiny country, located on the Pacific coast of Central America. It's bordered by Guatemala to the west, Honduras to the north and east, and the Pacific Ocean to the south.

Area: 20,752 sq km

Population: 6.59 million

Capital: San Salvador

People: 94% mestizo (Spanish-Indian), 5% Indian, 1% European descent

Language: English, Spanish and Castilian

Religion: 75% Roman Catholic, 20% Protestant

Government: Republic

GDP: US$17.5 billion

Major Industries: Textiles, coffee, sugar, beverages, petroleum, chemicals, fertilizer, textiles, furniture, light metals, and cotton.

Major Trading Partners: USA, Guatemala, Mexico, Costa Rica, and Germany