| Location: |
Central America, bordering the North Pacific Ocean, between
Guatemala and Honduras |
| Population: |
5,966,798 |
| Area: |
21,041 Sq km |
| Climate: |
Tropical; rainy season (May to October); dry season (November to
April); tropical on coast; temperate in uplands |
| Terrain: |
Mostly mountains with narrow coastal belt and central plateau |
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