Estonia
Word Search Puzzle
Here's a word search on the country of Estonia. The puzzle grid hides 20 words and phrasesBaltic Sea, Brown Bear, Cafe Culture, Christmas Tree, Forest,
High Income, High Literacy, Internet-Focused, Lynxes, Many Lakes,
Natural Mire, Organized Crime, Safety Reflector, Sauna, Skype,
Startups, Tallinn, Wife-Carrying, Paul Keres, Tartu associated with Estonia. 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 Estonia
- Estonia has the highest number of meteorite craters per square mile in the world.
- Estonia is a powerhouse in Wife-Carrying, a sport originating from Finland but heavily dominated by Estonians for years. They developed the popular "Estonian Carry" where the woman hangs upside down on the man's back.
- Estonia is one of the most forested countries in Europe (over 50%). One forest is actually a short walk from downtown Tallinn.
- Estonians are passionate about swinging. There are over 500 public swings around the country, and one where you can swing yourself over an 80-foot cliff.
- The core technology for modern Skype was built by Estonian programmers in Tallinn in the early 2000s.
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