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Syria for kids

Syria is a country where people speak Arabic. Its capital city is Damascus. To greet a friend, kids there say “Marhaba”.

🏳️ Flag
Flag of Syria The flag of Syria
🏛️ Capital city
Damascus
🗣️ Language
Arabic
👋 How to say hello
مرحبا / Marhaba
🍽️ A favorite food
Kibbeh
🎉 A big celebration
Eid al Fitr
🐾 An animal to spot
Golden hamster
📍 A famous landmark
Waterwheels of Hama

Fun fact about Syria

Golden hamsters, the popular fluffy pets, first came from Syria.

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

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