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Niger for kids

Niger is a country where people speak Hausa and French. Its capital city is Niamey. To greet a friend, kids there say “Sannu”.

🏳️ Flag: The flag of Niger
🏛️ Capital city: Niamey
🗣️ Languages: Hausa and French
👋 How to say hello: Sannu / Bonjour
🍽️ A favorite food: Kilishi (spiced dried meat)
🎉 A big celebration: Cure Salée nomad festival
🐾 An animal to spot: West African giraffe
📍 A famous landmark: Aïr Mountains

Fun fact about Niger

Niger is home to the last wild herds of West African giraffes.

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Can you say Sannu the way people in Niger do?
Would you like to try kilishi (spiced dried meat)? What food would you share from your home?
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