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France for kids

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

🏳️ Flag
Flag of France The flag of France
🏛️ Capital city
Paris
🗣️ Language
French
👋 How to say hello
Bonjour
🍽️ A favorite food
Croissant
🎉 A big celebration
Bastille Day, July 14
🐾 An animal to spot
Rooster
📍 A famous landmark
Eiffel Tower

Fun fact about France

The Eiffel Tower grows a little taller in summer when the metal warms up.

Talk about it

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

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