Germany
Word Search Puzzle
Here's a word search on the country of Germany. The puzzle grid hides 20 words and phrasesAutobahn, Beer Tent, Berlin Wall, Black Forest, Bratwurst,
Brothers Grimm, Cuckoo Clock, Egg-Fighting, Einstein, Hamburg,
Holocaust, Karl Marx, Lederhosen, Oktoberfest, Palaces,
Roe Deer, Sauerkraut, Wild Boar, Axis Power, Philosophy associated with Germany. 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 Germany
- The iconic cuckoo clock was invented in Germany, not Switzerland. The first ones were made in the Black Forest in the 18th century.
- Fanta was invented in Nazi Germany in 1940 by Coca-Cola's German subsidiary because trade embargoes blocked Coca-Cola syrup imports. It was originally named from the German word "Fantasie" (fantasy).
- On large portions of the Autobahn (70%), you can drive as fast as you want. It does not have a speed limit.
- Germany produces over 6,000 types of bread, has over 1,500 different kinds of sausage, and more zoos and castles than any other country in Europe (around 400 and 25,000, respectively).
- Guinness World Records recognizes Germany as having the world's narrowest street. It's about 12 inches at its tightest point, requiring people to walk sideways through the tiny gap between two buildings.
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