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Djibouti for kids

Djibouti is a country where people speak French and Arabic. Its capital city is Djibouti City. To greet a friend, kids there say “Bonjour”.

🏳️ Flag
Flag of Djibouti The flag of Djibouti
🏛️ Capital city
Djibouti City
🗣️ Languages
French and Arabic
👋 How to say hello
Bonjour / مرحبا / Marhaba
🍽️ A favorite food
Skoudehkaris (spiced rice and lamb)
🎉 A big celebration
Independence Day, June 27
🐾 An animal to spot
Whale shark
📍 A famous landmark
Lake Assal

Fun fact about Djibouti

Lake Assal in Djibouti is the lowest point in Africa and much saltier than the sea.

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  • Can you say Bonjour the way people in Djibouti do?
  • Would you like to try skoudehkaris (spiced rice and lamb)? What food would you share from your home?
  • Find Djibouti on a map or a globe. Is it near the ocean?

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