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Burundi for kids

Burundi is a country where people speak Kirundi, French and English. Its capital city is Gitega. To greet a friend, kids there say “Amahoro”.

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Flag of Burundi The flag of Burundi
🏛️ Capital city
Gitega
🗣️ Languages
Kirundi, French and English
👋 How to say hello
Amahoro / Bonjour
🍽️ A favorite food
Beans and plantains
🎉 A big celebration
Independence Day, July 1
🐾 An animal to spot
Hippopotamus
📍 A famous landmark
Lake Tanganyika

Fun fact about Burundi

Burundi is famous for its royal drummers, who dance while playing giant drums.

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  • Can you say Amahoro the way people in Burundi do?
  • Would you like to try beans and plantains? What food would you share from your home?
  • Find Burundi on a map or a globe. Is it near the ocean?

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