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Where is El Salvador is a frequently asked question by every visitor who is not well conversant with the country's location. El Salvador is situated on Pacific Coast in Central America. It is a small country which offers a nice getaway from the other crowed places of the world. El Salvador has plenty to offer to its tourists. Some of the best national parks of Central America are located here. These parks include a variety of flora and fauna, which will provide a unique experience.
The total area of the country is 8,123 sq miles. The country lies between 13 degree to15 degree north and 88 degree to 90 degree west. El Salvador is of the same size as Massachusetts. This is the smallest country of Central America. Because of its small size it is referred to as the "Tom Thumb of America". EL Salvador includes 123.6 square mile of water inside its borderlines. There are many small rivers which flow by the country. These rivers are Goascoran, Torola, Rio Grande de San Miguel, Paz and Jiboa. The country experiences a tropical climate throughout the year.
The biggest natural lake of El Salvador is Lake Guija. Besides, there are many artificial lakes like Embalse Cerron Grande.
Honduras and Guatemala are the neighboring countries of El Salvador. Cerro El Pital is the highest point with an altitude of 8,957 feet.
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