city, central Guatemala. It lies between the Chuacs Mountains and the Minas Mountains on the Salam River, a tributary of the Chixoy, at 3,084 feet (940 m) above sea level. Salam is a commercial and manufacturing centre for its agricultural and pastoral hinterland. The city suffered serious damage from an earthquake in 1976. Salam is accessible by road from San Cristbal Verapaz and from Guatemala City, 37 miles (60 km) to the southwest. Pop. (1994 est.) 13,289.
SALAM
Meaning of SALAM in English
Britannica English vocabulary. Английский словарь Британика. 2012