Belize
Word Search Puzzle
Here's a word search on the country of Belize. The puzzle grid hides 20 words and phrasesBarrier Reef, Belize City, Caribbean, Cashew, Cockscomb,
Gateway, Hattie, Laid-Back, Mahogany, Mangrove,
Mayan Ruins, Mennonites, Mesoamerican, Royal Rat, Scrubland,
Thumb Locking, Timber, Watchman, Stone-Woman, Thumb Dwarf associated with Belize. 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 Belize
- Belize is the only country in Central America where English is the official language. This is thanks to its history as British Honduras.
- The giant marine sinkhole known as the Great Blue Hole is over 1,000 feet across and 400 feet deep. When you fly overhead it looks like a perfect dark blue circle in the middle of the ocean. Jacques Cousteau ranked it a top scuba dive site.
- Belize has over 900 Maya temple sites and most of them are still covered by jungle growth.
- The waters near Placencia is a prime location if you want to swim with the harmless whale shark.
- Belize has one of the highest densities of jaguars anywhere in the world due to its extensive rainforests (over 60% of the country is forested) and its low human population density (the lowest in Central America).
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