Comoros
Word Search Puzzle
Here's a word search on the country of Comoros. The puzzle grid hides 20 words and phrasesCloves, Development, Dowry, East Of Africa, French,
Fruit Bat, Indian Ocean, Islamic, Moroni, Multi-Party,
Perfume Isles, Rainy Season, Sandalwood, Solidarity, Turtle,
Vanilla, Volcanic, Ylang-Ylang, Archipelago, Rocky Soil associated with Comoros. 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 Comoros
- The flag of Comoros has four stars and four stripes. They represent the four main islands: Grande Comore, Moheli, Anjouan, and Mayotte.
- While lemurs are unique to Madagascar, the Comoros Islands host the critically endangered Livingstone's fruit bat (a flying fox) that has a wingspan up to 4.5 feet.
- Comoros is the world's leading source and producer of ylang-ylang essential oil used in high-end perfumes like Chanel No. 5. The flowers are still hand-picked and distilled traditionally on the islands.
- Along with its "Perfume Isles" nickname first used by French colonists, Comoros is also sometimes called the "Moon Islands" due to their crescent shape.
- Since independence from France in 1975, Comoros has had over 20 completed or attempted coups. This has earned it the additional nickname "Coup-Coup Islands."
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