Ecuador
Word Search Puzzle
Here's a word search on the country of Ecuador. The puzzle grid hides 20 words and phrasesAgriculture, Balsa Wood, Coastal, Eucalyptus, Galapagos,
Guinea Pig, La Costa, Mangrove, Megadiverse, Mestizos,
Panama Hat, Passion Fruit, Quito, Soccer, Spain,
Tapioca, US Dollar, Watershed, Democratic, Roman Catholic associated with Ecuador. 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 Ecuador
- Ecuador is a top producer of fine cacao. Many historians argue chocolate originated with the ancient Mayo-Chinchipe culture over 5,000 year ago.
- Panama hats are actually made in Ecuador. The confusion is due to the fact that workers wore the hats to protect them from the harsh sun during the Panama Canal construction.
- The Galapagos Islands are part of Ecuador's volcanic archipelago. This living laboratory for evolution, famously inspiring Charles Darwin, is home to unique wildlife like giant tortoises, blue-footed boobies, and marine iguanas that aren't found anywhere else.
- Ecuador's capital Quito sits about 9,350 feet above sea level — the highest official capital city in the world.
- In the Amazon region of Ecuador there are floating islands on lakes made of accumulated vegetation where birds and wildlife thrive.
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