Location: Central America
Local Time: GMT-6
Capital City: San Salvador
Population: 6.19 million
Area: 21,040357,021 square km, 8,124 square miles.
Language(s): Spanish, English is widely spoken
Dialling Code: 503
Emergency: Police: 121 & 911. Fire: 271 2227/1244. Ambulance: 222 5155
TV Standard:
Driving: Driving is on the right. National licence or International Driving Permit required valid for 30 days
Electricity: 110V AC 60Hz
Currency: US Dollar (USD 1 = 100 Cents)
Notes: USD: 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100
Coins: Cents: 1, 5, 10, 25
Credit Cards/Travellers Cheques: Major credit cards and travellers cheques are widely accepted
Opening Hours
Bank: 0900-1700 Mon-Fri, 0800-1200 Sat
Office: 0900-1730 Mon-Fri, 0800-1200 Sat. Government offices: 0800-1600 Mon-Fri
Shops: 1000-1900
Public Holidays
2012
31 Dec : New Year’s Eve
Business/Social Hints: Business is conducted in Spanish, some executives speak English. On social occasions, eg invitation to restaurants or clubs, arrive on time and dress as for business meetings unless suggested otherwise
Tipping: Around 10% in restaurants & hotels. Taxi fares usually include tips
