Political Divisions. El Salvador is divided into 14 departments, each with its own capital. Departmental capitals are usually the largest city in the department, and often share the dempartment's name. San Salvador, the nation's capital, sits in the middle of the country in the department of the same name.
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colon 8.7 = 1US$ colon 6.25 = 1A$ colon 6.4 = 1C$ colon 5.2 = 1DM colon 13.2 = 1UKlb | El Salvador is the smallest country in Central America-roughly the size of Massachusetts. It is 260 kilometers long east to west, 100 kilometers of Pacific coastline. It's conceivable to drive the length of the country in a day, although the roads may dictate otherwise. El Salvador's size and shape has earned it the affectionate nickname El Pulgarcito (The Little Thumb) of Central America. |  |
