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El Salvador:
Country Details
El Salvador General Information
| Language: | Spanish, English is widely spoken |
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| Electricity: | 110V AC 60Hz |
| International Direct Dialing Code: | 503 |
| Driving: | Driving is on the right. National licence or International Driving Permit required valid for 30 days |
| Currency: | US Dollar (USD 1 = 100 Cents) |
| 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 |
| Public Holidays: | 2010 1 Jan New Year`s Day, 2 Apr - 5 Apr Easter, 1 May Labour Day, 3 Aug Fiesta de San Salvador, 6 Aug Fiestas Patronales, 15 Sep Independence Day, 11 Oct Día de la Raza, 2 Nov All Souls` Day, 24 Dec -25 Dec Christmas Day, 31 Dec New Year`s Eve. |
| Emergency Services: | Police: 121 & 911. Fire: 271 2227/1244. Ambulance: 222 5155 |
| Clothing: | Light cotton with a sweater or light jacket for evenings and the highlands |

