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Benin for kids

Benin is a country where people speak French. Its capital city is Porto Novo. To greet a friend, kids there say “Bonjour”.

🏳️ Flag: The flag of Benin
🏛️ Capital city: Porto Novo
🗣️ Language: French
👋 How to say hello: Bonjour
🍽️ A favorite food: Amiwo (spiced cornmeal)
🎉 A big celebration: Independence Day, August 1
🐾 An animal to spot: West African lion
📍 A famous landmark: Ganvié village on Lake Nokoué

Fun fact about Benin

Ganvié in Benin is a whole village built on stilts in a lake, where people travel by boat.

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Can you say Bonjour the way people in Benin do?
Would you like to try amiwo (spiced cornmeal)? What food would you share from your home?
Find Benin on a map or a globe. Is it near the ocean?

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