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Republic of the Congo for kids

The Republic of the Congo is a country where people speak French and Lingala. Its capital city is Brazzaville. To greet a friend, kids there say “Bonjour”.

🏳️ Flag: The flag of the Republic of the Congo
🏛️ Capital city: Brazzaville
🗣️ Languages: French and Lingala
👋 How to say hello: Bonjour / Mbote
🍽️ A favorite food: Saka saka (cassava leaves)
🎉 A big celebration: Independence Day, August 15
🐾 An animal to spot: Western lowland gorilla
📍 A famous landmark: Odzala Kokoua National Park

Fun fact about the Republic of the Congo

Brazzaville sits right across the Congo River from Kinshasa, the capital of another country.

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Can you say Bonjour the way people in the Republic of the Congo do?
Would you like to try saka saka (cassava leaves)? What food would you share from your home?
Find the Republic of the Congo on a map or a globe. Is it near the ocean?

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