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What is the capital and largest city of El Salvador?
San Salvador is not only the capital of El Salvador but also its largest city and primary political, cultural, educational, and financial center.
In what year did El Salvador declare its independence from Spain?
El Salvador, along with other Central American provinces, declared its independence from Spain on September 15, 1821. This event was part of a larger movement across the Captaincy General of Guatemala.
Which colorful bird is recognized as the national bird of El Salvador?
The Turquoise-browed Motmot, known locally as Torogoz, was officially designated as El Salvador's national bird in 1999, chosen for its vibrant plumage and symbolic behavior.
Which ocean borders El Salvador to the south?
El Salvador is the only Central American country that does not have a Caribbean Sea coastline; its entire southern border is along the Pacific Ocean.
What Catholic Archbishop of San Salvador was assassinated in March 1980, becoming a symbol of human rights advocacy?
Archbishop Óscar Romero, a vocal critic of social injustice and violence during the Salvadoran Civil War, was assassinated on March 24, 1980, while celebrating Mass. He was canonized as a saint by Pope Francis in 2018.
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