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The Gambia for kids

The Gambia is a country where people speak English. Its capital city is Banjul. To greet a friend, kids there say “Hello”.

🏳️ Flag: The flag of The Gambia
🏛️ Capital city: Banjul
🗣️ Language: English
👋 How to say hello: Hello
🍽️ A favorite food: Domoda (peanut stew)
🎉 A big celebration: Independence Day, February 18
🐾 An animal to spot: Nile crocodile
📍 A famous landmark: Gambia River

Fun fact about The Gambia

The Gambia is the smallest country on mainland Africa, stretching along the Gambia River.

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Can you say Hello the way people in The Gambia do?
Would you like to try domoda (peanut stew)? What food would you share from your home?
Find The Gambia on a map or a globe. Is it near the ocean?

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