Australia
Word Search Puzzle
Here's a word search on the country of Australia. The puzzle grid hides 20 words and phrasesAboriginal, Barbie, Continent, Crocodile, Eucalyptus,
Feral Cat, G'Day Mate, Hugh Jackman, Hungry Jacks, Koala,
Mad Max, Megadiverse, Melbourne, Ned Kelly, Queensland,
Rainforest, Sydney, Vegemite, Midnight Oil, Semi-Arid associated with Australia. 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 Australia
- Australia is wider than the Moon. Its width from east to west is about 2,500 miles, while the Moon's diameter is about 2,100 miles.
- There are almost twice as many kangaroos than people in Australia (50 million versus 27 million).
- Comprising thousands of reefs and islands, the Great Barrier Reef is Earth's largest living structure. It stretches nearly 1,500 miles. That's big enough to be seen from space!
- It is common to find both kangaroo and emu meat on many restaurant menus. That makes Australia one of the few countries of the world to eat animals featured on its own coat of arms.
- Australia has over a million feral camels roaming the outback — more than any Middle Eastern country. It even exports them to countries like Saudi Arabia for meat and racing.
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