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Iceland for kids

Iceland is a country where people speak Icelandic. Its capital city is Reykjavík. To greet a friend, kids there say “Halló”.

🏳️ Flag: The flag of Iceland
🏛️ Capital city: Reykjavík
🗣️ Language: Icelandic
👋 How to say hello: Halló
🍽️ A favorite food: Skyr yoghurt
🎉 A big celebration: National Day, June 17
🐾 An animal to spot: Atlantic puffin
📍 A famous landmark: Gullfoss waterfall

Fun fact about Iceland

Iceland uses warm water from deep underground to heat most of its homes.

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Can you say Halló the way people in Iceland do?
Would you like to try skyr yoghurt? What food would you share from your home?
Find Iceland on a map or a globe. Is it near the ocean?

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