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"Area occupied by Pipil Amerindians (of Nahua descent) from 11th century; reached by Alvarado in 1523; Pipil kingdom of Cuzcatlán was subjugated by Spanish by 1539; administered by Guatemala until 19th century; political turmoil plagued nation in 20th century; official language is Spanish, though Nahuatl is also spoken." TGN;TGN