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EL SALVADOR By : Jamie Chavez

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BACKGROUND INFORMATION In 1821, El Salvador and the other Central American provinces declared their independence from Spain

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FACTS ON EL SALVADOR Location: Central America, bordering the North Pacific Ocean, between Guatemala and Honduras Capital: San Salvador Language in El Salvador - Spanish is the main and official language of El Salvador

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INTERESTING FACTS OR PLACES San Salvador is the countries capital El Salvador also has a presidential house There are also a lot of beaches in El Salvador https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1KGBQ_d Lq0 Here is a link to watch a video of some pictures of places in El Salvador

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EL SALVADORIAN FOODS Pupusas - Usually made from cheese and beans stuffed in a tortilla Horchata A very popular drink made from milk and cinnamon Tamales

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THE PRESIDENT Salvador Snchez Cern is El Salvadors current president Born: June 18, 1944 (age 70) Spouse: Margarita Villalta (married since 1968) President of El Salvador since 2014

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EDUCATION In El Salvador you have to pay for education Some families dont have their children go to school because of payment issues

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HOLIDAYS IN EL SALVADOR The main holidays that El Salvadorians celebrate are Christmas and New Years Many kids dress up for Christmas as Santas helpers or a Christmas character Many families will just attend church that day too

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PHOTO GALLERY

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