Equatorial Guinea
Word Search Puzzle
Here's a word search on the country of Equatorial Guinea. The puzzle grid hides 20 words and phrasesAfrican, Bioko, Centro Sur, Chimpanzee, Cocoa Exporter,
Corruption, Election, Elephant, Equator, Goliath Frog,
Gorilla, Insular, Malabo, Muni River, Silk-Cotton Tree,
Struck Oil, Trafficking, Very Wet, Franc Zone, Moka Plateau associated with Equatorial Guinea. 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 Equatorial Guinea
- Equatorial Guinea is the sole country in Africa where Spanish is an official language, spoken by about 68% of the population. This is a legacy of Spanish colonization.
- Equatorial Guinea is home to the Goliath frog, the world's largest frog species. This frog can grow up to 14 inches long, weigh 7.5 pounds, and jump over 3 yards.
- The Bioko drill is a critically endangered primate found exclusively on Bioko Island, Equatorial Guinea. These monkeys live in large, male-led troops, making them hard to study.
- Equatorial Guinea boasts one of the highest literacy rates in sub-Saharan Africa (over 95.2%). This is thanks in part to colonial-era education investments.
- The islands of Equatorial Guinea were first sighted by Europeans in 1472. Over the centuries, the nation was colonized by Portugal, transferred to Spain, and even leased to Britain for a time in the 19th century.
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