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Eritrea

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Word Search Puzzle

Here's a word search on the country of Eritrea. The puzzle grid hides 20 words and phrasesArt Deco, Asmara, Cinema Capital, Coffee Ceremony, Cycling,
Horn Of Africa, Monastery, Nara Talk, One-Party, Pearls,
Red Sea, Scenic Terrain, Sharks, Tank Graveyard, Tigre People,
Totalitarian, Two-Year War, Wheat Flour, Delivery Truck, Hermit Crab
associated with Eritrea. 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 Eritrea

  • Eritrea is a highly multicultural nation despite its small size. It has nine officially recognized ethnic groups, each with its own language.
  • Eritrea has no official language. In practice, Tigrinya and Arabic dominate daily life. These are also spoken in government and education, along with English.
  • Eritrea has over 350 islands in the Red Sea. This includes the wild and remote Dahlak Archipelago, which is one of the least-visited island groups on Earth.
  • No ATMs in Eritrea accept foreign cards. There is also little credit card usage. If you travel there, you will need to bring cash and exchange it locally.
  • Coffee may have originated in neighboring Ethiopia, but Eritreans take the drink to another level. Their traditional coffee ceremony is an hours-long cultural ritual, symbolizing immense hospitality and community bonding.

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