- Population:
- 6,528,135
- Official Language:
- Spanish
- Languages:
- 11
- Primary Religion:
- Christianity
Languages:
El Salvador is a Central American country with a population of over 6.4 million people. Spanish is the official language of the country and is spoken by the vast majority of the population. Salvadoran Spanish has its own unique vocabulary and pronunciation, and is different from the Spanish spoken in other Spanish-speaking countries. The country also has several indigenous languages, with the most spoken being Nahuatl and Lenca. However, these languages are considered endangered, and very few people still speak them. Religion:
El Salvador is a predominantly Christian country, with over 90% of the population identifying as Christian. The Roman Catholic Church is the largest Christian denomination in the country, with approximately 50% of the population belonging to the Church. Protestantism is the second-largest Christian denomination, with various Protestant denominations accounting for approximately 40% of the population. Other religions in El Salvador include Islam, Judaism, and Bahá'í Faith, each accounting for less than 1% of the population. Ethnic Groups:
Mestizo 86.3%, White 12.7%, Amerindian 0.2% (includes Lenca, Kakawira, Nahua-Pipil), Black 0.1%, other 0.6% (2007 est.)