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Kiribati for kids

Kiribati is a country where people speak Gilbertese and English. Its capital city is South Tarawa. To greet a friend, kids there say “Mauri”.

🏳️ Flag: The flag of Kiribati
🏛️ Capital city: South Tarawa
🗣️ Languages: Gilbertese and English
👋 How to say hello: Mauri
🍽️ A favorite food: Fresh fish with breadfruit
🎉 A big celebration: Independence Day, July 12
🐾 An animal to spot: Frigatebird
📍 A famous landmark: Phoenix Islands Protected Area

Fun fact about Kiribati

Kiribati is the only country found in all four hemispheres of the Earth.

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Can you say Mauri the way people in Kiribati do?
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