location map (El Salvador)

ISO Codes: SLV, SV
Adjectives: El Salvadoran
Residents Called: Salvadorans
Nicknames: ?

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.
World Factbook (2009)*
*Note: The World Factbook is produced by the CIA and includes a healthy dose of propaganda.


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