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Sierra Leone for kids

Sierra Leone is a country where people speak English and Krio. Its capital city is Freetown. To greet a friend, kids there say “Hello”.

🏳️ Flag: The flag of Sierra Leone
🏛️ Capital city: Freetown
🗣️ Languages: English and Krio
👋 How to say hello: Hello / Kushe
🍽️ A favorite food: Cassava leaf stew
🎉 A big celebration: Independence Day, April 27
🐾 An animal to spot: Western chimpanzee
📍 A famous landmark: Tiwai Island

Fun fact about Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone means Lion Mountains, a name given by an explorer long ago.

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Can you say Hello the way people in Sierra Leone do?
Would you like to try cassava leaf stew? What food would you share from your home?
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