Dominican Republic
Word Search Puzzle
Here's a word search on the country of Dominican Republic. The puzzle grid hides 20 words and phrasesAmber Museum, Bananas, Baseball, Bermudez, Caribbean,
Endless Summer, Haiti, Hispaniola, Holy Bible, Honking,
Humpback Whale, Joint Family, Merengue, Not Punctual, Polite Police,
Presidente, Spanish, Sugarcane, Pirates, Santo Domingo associated with Dominican 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 Dominican Republic
- Santo Domingo, founded by Columbus in the immediate years following his arrival in 1492, is home to the oldest European settlement in the Americas. This includes the first cathedral, palace, monastery, and fortress built in the New World.
- Dominican Republic is the birthplace and home of merengue. This vibrant music and dance style blends African rhythms with European influences to create a fast, joyful, and iconic cultural expression.
- The Amber Museum in Puerto Plata houses stunning fossilized tree resin with perfectly preserved ancient insects, just like the mosquito in Jurassic Park (1993) that inspired dinosaur DNA extraction.
- If you are looking for a boating adventure, check out Samana Bay between the months of January and March. During that time it turns into a veritable humpback whale sanctuary.
- Dominican Republic has the highest mountain in the Caribbean (at 10,167 feet). It also has the Caribbean's deepest and lowest lake (141 feet below sea level). It's home to flamingos and American crocodiles.
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