Costa Rica
Word Search Puzzle
Here's a word search on the country of Costa Rica. The puzzle grid hides 20 words and phrasesBananas, Beach Volleyball, Cloud Forest, Coffee Exporter, Discoteca,
Ecotourism, Free Trade, Hummingbird, Marimba, Medical Tools,
Pharmaceuticals, Pineapples, Pit Viper, Rich Coast, Sabaneros,
San Jose, Tasters, Witchcraft, Delta Stone, Tamale associated with Costa Rica. 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 Costa Rica
- Costa Rica is one of the few countries in the world without a standing army. It abolished its military in 1948 and redirected the money toward education, healthcare, and conservation.
- Costa Rica generates 98–100% of its electricity from renewable sources like hydro, geothermal, wind, and solar.
- Costa Rica consistently ranks high on the Happy Planet Index because of high life expectancy, well-being and a low ecological footprint.
- More than 25% of Costa Rica is set aside for national parks, wildlife refuges, and biological reserves. This makes the country a global leader in conservation and a hub for eco-tourism.
- The Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica is designated a Blue Zone, one of only five regions globally where people consistently live healthy lives past the age of 100. (The other four regions are located in Japan, Italy, Greece, and the USA.)
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