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Burkina Faso for kids

Burkina Faso is a country where people speak Mooré, Dioula and French. Its capital city is Ouagadougou. To greet a friend, kids there say “Bonjour”.

🏳️ Flag: The flag of Burkina Faso
🏛️ Capital city: Ouagadougou
🗣️ Languages: Mooré, Dioula and French
👋 How to say hello: Bonjour
🍽️ A favorite food: Tô with sauce
🎉 A big celebration: FESPACO film festival
🐾 An animal to spot: African elephant
📍 A famous landmark: Sindou Peaks

Fun fact about Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso hosts FESPACO, the biggest film festival in Africa.

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Can you say Bonjour the way people in Burkina Faso do?
Would you like to try tô with sauce? What food would you share from your home?
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