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South Africa for kids

South Africa is a country where people speak 11 languages, including Zulu. Its capital city is Pretoria. To greet a friend, kids there say “Hello”.

🏳️ Flag
Flag of South Africa The flag of South Africa
🏛️ Capital city
Pretoria
🗣️ Languages
11 languages, including Zulu
👋 How to say hello
Hello / Sawubona
🍽️ A favorite food
Bobotie
🎉 A big celebration
Heritage Day
🐾 An animal to spot
Rhino
📍 A famous landmark
Table Mountain

Fun fact about South Africa

South Africa has three capital cities.

Talk about it

  • Can you say Hello the way people in South Africa do?
  • Would you like to try bobotie? What food would you share from your home?
  • Find South Africa on a map or a globe. Is it near the ocean?

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