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Population: 6700000
Area: 21040km²
Capital: San Salvador
Currency: US Dollar (USD)
Country dialing code: 503
Weights & Measures system: Metric
Electricity: 115V, 60Hz
Government type: Republic
Supreme Chief of State (President): Elías Antonio Saca Gonzalez

Religions:

Roman Catholic (75%), Protestant (20%), other (5%)

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