Six million people live in an area the size of Massachusetts, making it the most densely populated country in the region. San Salvador, the capital, has a population of half a million. Spanish is the official language and is spoken throughout the country. Ninety-five percent of the population is classified as Mestizo, meaning mixed Spanish and Indian blood.
Temperatures go from warm to hot.
The rainy season typically lasts from May to October. Economy Agriculture continues to be the prominent economic activity. Coffee and sugar cane are the main cash crops, and maize, sorghum, rice, and beans are the principal food crops. One fifth of all Salvadorans live in the U.S, annually sending over one billion dollars to family members back home. Protestant groups are active and their membership is growing.