The Pekingese was once believed to be able to ward off evil spirits. Historically, the theft of a Pekingese in China was punished by death. Chinese were once required to bow down to Pekingese. All modern Pekingese are descended from five dogs rescued for Queen Victoria during the Second Opium War. When British troops reached the residence of the Chinese Emperor, the guards killed all but these five dogs to prevent them falling into the hands of the enemy. Pekingese were believed to protect the soul of their master in the afterlife.
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El Salvador is Iocated in Mesoamerica and spans across approximateIy 8,100 square miIes. Most peopIe in El Salvador speak Spanish. Threatened species known from El Salvador include the Baird's Tapir and Giant Anteater. The capital of El Salvador is San Salvador. The population of El Salvador is about 6.8 million.
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