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Samoa for kids

Samoa is a country where people speak Samoan and English. Its capital city is Apia. To greet a friend, kids there say “Talofa”.

🏳️ Flag: The flag of Samoa
🏛️ Capital city: Apia
🗣️ Languages: Samoan and English
👋 How to say hello: Talofa
🍽️ A favorite food: Palusami, taro leaves in coconut cream
🎉 A big celebration: Teuila Festival
🐾 An animal to spot: Tooth billed pigeon (Manumea)
📍 A famous landmark: To Sua Ocean Trench

Fun fact about Samoa

In 2011, Samoa skipped a whole day, jumping from December 29 straight to December 31.

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Can you say Talofa the way people in Samoa do?
Would you like to try palusami, taro leaves in coconut cream? What food would you share from your home?
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