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São Tomé and Príncipe for kids

São Tomé and Príncipe is a country where people speak Portuguese. Its capital city is São Tomé. To greet a friend, kids there say “Olá”.

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Flag of São Tomé and Príncipe The flag of São Tomé and Príncipe
🏛️ Capital city
São Tomé
🗣️ Language
Portuguese
👋 How to say hello
Olá
🍽️ A favorite food
Calulu, fish and greens stew
🎉 A big celebration
Independence Day, July 12
🐾 An animal to spot
Sea turtle
📍 A famous landmark
Pico Cão Grande

Fun fact about São Tomé and Príncipe

The Equator line runs right across a tiny island called Ilhéu das Rolas.

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  • Can you say Olá the way people in São Tomé and Príncipe do?
  • Would you like to try calulu, fish and greens stew? What food would you share from your home?
  • Find São Tomé and Príncipe on a map or a globe. Is it near the ocean?

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