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Eritrea for kids

Eritrea is a country where people speak Tigrinya, Arabic and English. Its capital city is Asmara. To greet a friend, kids there say “Selam”.

🏳️ Flag: The flag of Eritrea
🏛️ Capital city: Asmara
🗣️ Languages: Tigrinya, Arabic and English
👋 How to say hello: ሰላም / Selam
🍽️ A favorite food: Injera with zigni stew
🎉 A big celebration: Independence Day, May 24
🐾 An animal to spot: Camel
📍 A famous landmark: Dahlak Islands

Fun fact about Eritrea

Asmara is famous for its colorful old buildings and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Can you say Selam the way people in Eritrea do?
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