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El Salvador achieved independence from Spain in 1821 and from the Central American Federation in 1839. A 12-year civil war, which cost about 75,000 lives, was brought to a close in 1992 when the government and leftist rebels signed a treaty that provided for military and political reforms.
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| Population | 6,822,378 |
| Culture | Salvadoran |
| Religion | Devil's Door (Puerta del Diablo), |
| Famous For | Joya de Ceren Archaeological Site, Devil's Door (Puerta del Diablo) |
| Best Travel Time | November through March |
| Highest Point | Cerro El Pital 2,730 m |
| Lowest Point | Pacific Ocean 0 m |
| Capital City | San Salvador |
| Independence Day | 15 September 1821 (from Spain) |
| Language | Spanish, Nahua (among some Amerindians) |
| Total Area | 21,040 sq km (slightly smaller than Massachusetts) |
| Water Area | 320 sq km |
| Currency | US dollar (USD) |
| Export | offshore assembly exports, coffee, sugar, shrimp, textiles, chemicals, electricity |
| Import | offshore assembly exports, coffee, sugar, shrimp, textiles, chemicals, electricity |
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