Bulgaria
Word Search Puzzle
Here's a word search on the country of Bulgaria. The puzzle grid hides 20 words and phrasesBalkans, Big Cathedral, Burgas, Civil Law, Democracy,
Europe, Fire Dance, Greenery, Jackals, Merci,
Metal Exports, Name Day, Partridge, Petchka, Pickles,
Resorts, Thermal Springs, Wild Boar, Sofia, Tombs associated with Bulgaria. 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 Bulgaria
- The Varna Necropolis contains the oldest processed gold in the world. It dates back to 4,600–4,200 BC, predating Egyptian and Mesopotamian goldwork by centuries.
- Bulgaria's Cyrillic alphabet is used by over 250 million people today. It was created in the 9th century and is used in Russia, Serbia, Ukraine, Mongolia, and many other countries.
- With slight spelling variations, Bulgaria is the only country in Europe that has never changed its name since it was established in 681 AD. That's about 1,350 years straight.
- Bulgaria produced an early digital watch called the "Elektronika". It dates back to the late-1960s–early-70s and is displayed at the Smithsonian Institute. The Elekronika is often cited as the world's first digital watch, predating those watches Casio made famous later on.
- About one-third of Bulgaria is covered in forest. It's home to Europe's largest population of brown bears, wolves, and jackals living in the wild outside of Russia.
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