Gambia
Word Search Puzzle
Here's a word search on the country of Gambia. The puzzle grid hides 20 words and phrasesAlex Haley, Bloodless Coup, Brazil Nuts, Coconut, Fishing,
Kunta Kinte, Marbles, Meandering, Peanuts, Portugal,
Red Rock, Rope Fibre, Rough Wood, Storyteller, The Scorpions,
United Kingdom, West Africa, Wrestling, River Gambia, Senegal associated with Gambia. 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 Gambia
- The smallest country in mainland Africa, Gambia is almost entirely surrounded by Senegal.
- Gambia is one of the easiest places in West Africa for English speakers to visit since English is the official language.
- Gambia is one of the birdwatching capitals of Africa: over 580 bird species have been recorded in this tiny nation.
- Gambia is so narrow in places, that you can stand in the middle of the country and see Senegal on both sides.
- The baobab is the national fruit of Gambia. Its juice makes for a refreshing drink, and its unique, root-like branches have earned it the nickname "the upside-down tree."
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