SALUZZO

(44° 38’ N., 7° 28’ E.), city, Cuneo, Italy; castle and_ cathedral; birthplace of Silvio Pellico. Pop. 11,000. smallest but most densely populated state of Central America; area, 7225 sq. miles; surface generally high tableland, with hills rising above it to 7900 ft.; mean temperature, 80°. Fehr.; earthquakes frequent. S. belonged to Spain, 1526-1822, and from 1823-39 was member of Central Amer. Federation, after di olution of which it became independent republic. Executive power by Pres., legislative authority by held of 42 members. Capital, San Congre port, Acatjutlo; produces coffee, S.; chief rubber, tobacco, indigo, timber; sugar, include gold, silver, antimony. minerals Education free and compulsory; chief R.C. Pop. 1922, 1,501,000. See religion, Map, Centra AMERICA.