Which city is the capital of El Salvador?

• A. Guatemala City
• B. San Salvador
• C. Tegucigalpa
• D. Managua

Answer: (B)

Knowing the capitals of countries in a region helps you identify the main political centers quickly. San Salvador is the capital of El Salvador and serves as its political, cultural, and economic hub, housing the national government. The name means Holy Savior. The other cities are capitals of neighboring countries: Guatemala City is the capital of Guatemala, Tegucigalpa is the capital of Honduras, and Managua is the capital of Nicaragua. So San Salvador is the correct capital for El Salvador.