El Salvador is located in Central America and is bordered north and west by Guatemala, north and east by Honduras and south and west by the Pacific Ocean. Most of the country is volcanic uplands, along which run two almost parallel rows of volcanoes. Volcanic activity has resulted in a thick layer of ash and lava on the highlands, ideal for coffee planting.
Lowlands lie to the north and south of the high backbone.
President Francisco Flores P rez since 1999. The official language is Spanish. English is widely spoken. GMT - 6. IDD is available to Europe, the USA and certain international ports.