Official Name: Republic of El Salvador
Population: 7,100,000
Capital: San Salvador - Pop. 1,600,000
Area: 21,040 sq. km. / 13,074 sq. miles.
Language: Spanish
Religion: Roman Catholic
Status of Homosexuality: Legal but variously accepted
Telephone Country Code: 503
In El Salvador's penal code there is no mention of laws punishing homosexuality. There are laws regarding "moral behavior and good habits" which allow judges an extended field of interpretation. The age of consent is set at 18 years, regardless of sexual orientation. There is a gay and lesbian organization in El Salvador called the Asociacion Entre Amigos - the Among Friends Association
Since 1996. A Gay Pride parade takes place each June. Nevertheless, there are reports of harassment and pressure by what some believe are agents of the police, the government and Christian groups.
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