Ghana
Word Search Puzzle
Here's a word search on the country of Ghana. The puzzle grid hides 20 words and phrasesAccra, Black Star, Bright Colors, Cashews, Cassava,
Cocoa, Dancing, Festival, Gold Coast, Golden Eagle,
Metal Tubing, Open-Air Market, Polygamy, Royals, Slaves,
Warrior King, West Africa, Wildlife, Commoners, Mining associated with Ghana. 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 Ghana
- The flag of Ghana uses Pan-African colors. The color red represents the blood of martyrs shed during the struggle for independence; gold symbolizes the nation's forests and mineral wealth; green is for the nation's forests; and the black lodestar for African freedom and unity.
- Ghana has the world's largest open-air outdoor market. It's a massive hub with over 10,000 stores and stalls. They sell everything from textiles and crafts to food.
- English is the official language in Ghana due to having been once a British colony. But the country has over 80 languages and dialects.
- Ghana produces about 20–25% of the global supply of cocoa used to make chocolate.
- Lake Volta in Ghana is the largest man-made lake in the world by surface area. It holds enough water to fill about 3.6 million Olympic swimming pools.
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