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Jamaica for kids

Jamaica is a country where people speak English and Patois. Its capital city is Kingston. To greet a friend, kids there say “Wah gwaan”.

🏳️ Flag: The flag of Jamaica
🏛️ Capital city: Kingston
🗣️ Languages: English and Patois
👋 How to say hello: Wah gwaan
🍽️ A favorite food: Jerk chicken
🎉 A big celebration: Reggae Sumfest
🐾 An animal to spot: Hummingbird
📍 A famous landmark: Dunn's River Falls

Fun fact about Jamaica

Jamaica has a bobsled team even though it never snows there.

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Can you say Wah gwaan the way people in Jamaica do?
Would you like to try jerk chicken? What food would you share from your home?
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