Flag of El Salvador
The flag of El Salvador has three horizontal stripes. Its colors are blue and white. On it: a coat of arms or emblem and writing. The current design dates from 1916. El Salvador is in North America, and its capital is San Salvador. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | San Salvador |
|---|---|
| Continent | North America |
| Population | 6.3 million |
| Area | 21,041 km² |
| Currency | United States dollar |
| Colors | blue and white |
| Proportions | 189:335 |
| In use since | 1916 |
Which one is the flag of El Salvador?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
Nicaragua
Honduras
ArgentinaFlags of the neighbors
GuatemalaWhat people also ask
What colors are on the flag of El Salvador?
Blue and white. The flag of El Salvador has three horizontal stripes.
What is the capital of El Salvador?
San Salvador.
Which flags look like the flag of El Salvador?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Nicaragua, Honduras, Argentina.
When was the flag of El Salvador adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1916.
What is the population of El Salvador?
About 6.3 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 21,041 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.