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Madagascar for kids

Madagascar is a country where people speak Malagasy and French. Its capital city is Antananarivo. To greet a friend, kids there say “Salama”.

🏳️ Flag: The flag of Madagascar
🏛️ Capital city: Antananarivo
🗣️ Languages: Malagasy and French
👋 How to say hello: Salama / Bonjour
🍽️ A favorite food: Romazava
🎉 A big celebration: Independence Day, June 26
🐾 An animal to spot: Ring tailed lemur
📍 A famous landmark: Avenue of the Baobabs

Fun fact about Madagascar

Most of the animals on Madagascar live nowhere else on Earth.

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Can you say Salama the way people in Madagascar do?
Would you like to try romazava? What food would you share from your home?
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