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Central America and the Caribbean > El Salvador > Background

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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.
National colours > Some well-known national colours > Primary colours Blue and white

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SOURCES: CIA World Factbook, 14 June, 2007 ; Wikipedia: National colours

ALTERNATIVE NAMES: El Salvador, Republic of El Salvador, Republica de El Salvador

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