Czech Republic
Word Search Puzzle
Here's a word search on the country of Czech Republic. The puzzle grid hides 20 words and phrasesBlown Glass, Bohemian, Castles, Christmas Carp, Electronics,
European, Garnet Trade, Ice Hockey, Marionette, Pilsners,
Prague, Puppetry, Railway, Roast Pork, Semtex,
St. Vitus, Sugar Cube, Temperate, Cabbage, Mushroom associated with Czech Republic. 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 Czech Republic
- The Czech Republic is one of the least religious countries in the world. Around 70–80% of Czechs identify as outright atheist.
- Prague's Astronomical Clock, installed in 1410, is the oldest astronomical clock still in operation. It still chimes every hour with its famous procession of the Apostles.
- The word robot was introduced in the Czech Republic. The Czech word "robota" comes from a 1920 play and means forced labor or drudgery.
- There is a small Roman Catholic chapel in the Czech Republic that contains the skeletons of between 40,000 and 70,000 people. Their bones form decorations and furnishings for the chapel, including a large chandelier, garlands of skulls, a coat of arms, and other macabre designs.
- Sugar cubes were invented by a Czech in 1843, along with contact lenses and Semtex during the 1950s–60s.
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