Sal facts for kids

Sal is a word that can mean many different things! When you see "Sal," it might be a short name for a person, or it could be a place, a type of tree, or even a special term used in science or transportation.

People Named Sal

Sometimes, Sal is a short name for people. It can be a nickname for names like Salvatore or Sally.

• Sal (name) is a list of real people and characters from stories who have this name or nickname.

Places Called Sal

There are many places around the world named Sal.

• Sal, Cape Verde is an island and a town in the country of Cape Verde. It is known for its beautiful beaches.
• Sal, Iran is a small village located in the East Azerbaijan Province of Iran.
• Cay Sal is a tiny island in the Bahamas. It is located between Florida, Cuba, and the main islands of the Bahamas.
• Sal Glacier is a large area of ice found in Queen Maud Land, Antarctica.
• Sal River (India) is a river in Goa, India. It flows through the state and is important for local life.
• Sal River (Russia) is another river, located in Russia.

Sal in Arts and Fun

"Sal" can also be found in movies and fun characters.

• Sal (movie) is a film from 2011. It tells the story of an actor named Sal Mineo.
• Laffing Sal is a famous automated character. She is a laughing figure often seen in old amusement parks and funhouses.

Sal in Science

In science, "Sal" can refer to different things.

• Sal (tree) (Shorea robusta) is a type of tree. It grows in the Indian subcontinent and is known for its strong wood.
• Saharan Air Layer (SAL) is a dry, dusty layer of air. It forms over the Sahara Desert and can travel across the Atlantic Ocean.
• Sterility assurance level (SAL) is a term used in microbiology. It describes how sure we are that something is completely free of germs.

Sal in Transportation

"Sal" is also used in the world of travel and transport.

• Seaboard Air Line Railroad had the reporting mark SAL. This was a big railway company in the southeastern United States.
• Sociedade de Aviação Ligeira (SAL) was an air taxi company in Luanda, Angola.
• Suid-Afrikaanse Lugdiens (SAL) is the Afrikaans name for South African Airways, a major airline.
• Swedish American Line (SAL) was a passenger ship company. It used to carry people across the Atlantic Ocean.
• Amílcar Cabral International Airport in Cape Verde is also known as Sal International Airport.
• El Salvador International Airport has the IATA code SAL. This code helps identify the airport for flights.

Other Meanings of Sal

Here are some other ways "Sal" is used:

• SAL Institute is an engineering college. It is located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.
• Sal languages are a group of languages. They belong to the Tibeto-Burman language family.
• Salam Zgharta FC is a football (soccer) club from Lebanon.
• Saskatchewan Accelerator Laboratory (SAL) was a research facility in Canada. It studied tiny particles.
• Shropshire (Salop) is a county in England. In genealogy (studying family history), its Chapman code is SAL.
• Société anonyme libanaise (SAL) is a type of company in Lebanon, similar to a public limited company.
• South Atlantic League (SAL) is a minor league baseball league in the United States.
• Structural Adjustment Loan (SAL) is a type of loan. It is given to developing countries to help their economies.
• Surface Air Lifted (SAL) is a way to send mail. It is cheaper than airmail but faster than sea mail.

See also

In Spanish: Sal (desambiguación) para niños