Djibouti
Word Search Puzzle
Here's a word search on the country of Djibouti. The puzzle grid hides 20 words and phrasesAntelope, Baboon, Coastline, Coral Reef, Desert,
French, Grevy's Zebra, Horn Of Africa, Islamic, Lake Abbe,
Lake Assal, Marathon, Military Base, Multiethnic, Red Sea,
Shipping Lane, Somaliland, Warthog, Volcano, Whale Shark associated with Djibouti. 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 Djibouti
- On a clear day from the coast of Djibouti, you can see the mountains of Yemen. They are about 12–18 miles away.
- Many men of Djibouti spend their afternoons chewing khat leaves, which are a mild stimulant, and chatting together.
- The capital of Djibouti is Djibouti City. The name comes from the Afar word "gabouti," meaning a mat made from palm fibers.
- Djibouti only has about 1 million people. But because it is located in a strategically important spot in the Horn of Africa, it hosts major military bases for the U.S., France, China, Japan and Italy.
- Djibouti is one of the hottest inhabited places on Earth, regularly hitting temperatures over 113° F in summer.
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