Austria
Word Search Puzzle
Here's a word search on the country of Austria. The puzzle grid hides 20 words and phrasesAlpine Skiing, Chocolate Cake, Guten Appetit, Gymnasium, Mountainous,
Mozart, Roman Catholic, Salzburg, Schnapps, Schnitzel,
Schubert, Schwarzenegger, Sigmund Freud, Sound Of Music, Strudel,
Vienna, Von Trapp, Waltzing, Anti-Nuclear, German associated with Austria. 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 Austria
- Vienna has the oldest zoo in the world. It was founded in 1752 and is still in operation today.
- Over 60% of Austria's electricity comes from hydropower. It does this by leveraging its Alpine geography with numerous rivers and high rainfall to power numerous large and small plants. This makes Austria a leader in green energy production, usage and exportation.
- Austria's simple red-white-red flag is one of the world's oldest national symbols. Its design dates back to 1191 when Duke Leopold V's white tunic was soaked in blood during the Siege of Acre — except for a clean white stripe under his belt. He liked the look and made it his banner.
- Arnold Schwarzenegger’s hometown of Thal, Austria has a giant statue of him as Conan the Barbarian.
- You might be forgiven if you thought the croissant was invented in France. But the flaky pastry actually originates in Austria and goes back at least to the 13th century.
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