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Iran for kids

Iran is a country where people speak Persian. Its capital city is Tehran. To greet a friend, kids there say “Salam”.

🏳️ Flag: The flag of Iran
🏛️ Capital city: Tehran
🗣️ Language: Persian
👋 How to say hello: Salam
🍽️ A favorite food: Saffron rice
🎉 A big celebration: Nowruz new year
🐾 An animal to spot: Persian leopard
📍 A famous landmark: Persepolis

Fun fact about Iran

At Nowruz families set a table with seven special things that start with S.

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Can you say Salam the way people in Iran do?
Would you like to try saffron rice? What food would you share from your home?
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