Antigua and Barbuda
Word Search Puzzle
Here's a word search on the country of Antigua and Barbuda. The puzzle grid hides 20 words and phrasesBedding, British, Cricket, Great Bird, Handicrafts,
Hurricanes, Islands, Lagoon, Lobster, Low-Lying,
Maiden, Pepperpot, Prickly Pear, Resorts, Saltfish,
Soccer, Surfing, West Indies, Boat Racing, English associated with Antigua and Barbuda. But there's a twist. Only 18 of these 20 words are actually listed. So you're on your own to find the 2 unlisted ones. A full solution is provided if you get stuck.
By the way, we designed this puzzle to be easily read. Both the puzzle grid and word list are in large 17-point font size. And the puzzle grid, which is 22×20 letters, spans the entire width of the page. This way you won't have to squint.
Fun Facts About Antigua and Barbuda
- Antigua famously boasts about 365 beaches — one for every day of the year. Some of the most beautiful include Dickenson Bay, Half Moon Bay, and the pink-tinged sands of Pigeon Point.
- Despite all the beaches, Antigua has no rivers or freshwater lakes. The country relies on a combination of desalination plants and rainwater catchment systems to secure its freshwater supply.
- St. John’s, the capital of Antigua and Barbuda, has only 22,000 residents, making it the least populous capital city in the entire Americas.
- The national fruit is the exceptionally sweet Antigua Black pineapple. It's a source of national pride that even appears on the country's coat of arms.
- The national instrument is the steel drum. It's such a valued part of the culture that virtually all children will learn how to play it from an early age.
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