Guinea-Bissau
Word Search Puzzle
Here's a word search on the country of Guinea-Bissau. The puzzle grid hides 20 words and phrasesBlack Star, Cocaine, Creole, Feral Dog, Green Turtle,
Lagoon, Mali Empire, Mangrove, Millet, Narco-State,
Portuguese, Republic, Saltwater Hippo, Savannas, Strychnine,
Totem, Vulture, West Africa, Air Pollution, Guerrilla War associated with Guinea-Bissau. 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 Guinea-Bissau
- Guinea-Bissau has never had a president complete a full term peacefully. Every single elected president has been overthrown or forced to flee.
- Carnival in Guinea-Bissau is wild. People wear huge, elaborate masks and dress up in costumes that can weigh over 110 pounds.
- Guinea-Bissau's official currency is the West African CFA franc. But many villages on the islands still use kola nuts and cattle as traditional forms of money.
- There are matriarchal societies on the islands of Guinea-Bissau where women choose their husbands and queens perform traditional ceremonies. Women can also divorce by placing a certain leaf on the man's roof.
- Guinea-Bissau is considered one of the richest fishing grounds on Earth with over 700 species of fish. Yet most of the catch is taken by foreign, and often illegal, trawlers.
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