Jamaica
Word Search Puzzle
Here's a word search on the country of Jamaica. The puzzle grid hides 20 words and phrasesAluminium, Bob Marley, Bobsledding, Coral Reef, Doctor Bird,
English, Hospitality, Island, James Bond, Kingston,
Montego Bay, Orchid, Parish, Patois, Reggae,
Rum Drink, Saltfish, Sprinters, Cranberry, Rastafarian associated with Jamaica. 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 Jamaica
- Jamaica is the birthplace of reggae music, with legendary artist Bob Marley helping popularize the genre worldwide. The island nation has also produced numerous other genres like ska, dancehall, and rocksteady.
- Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee is renowned for being one of the most rare and expensive coffees in the world. It is prized for its mild flavor and lack of bitterness due to the unique high-altitude and rainy growing conditions.
- According to Guinness World Records, Jamaica has more churches per square mile than any other country.
- The Jamaican flag is one of only two national flags in the world that does not feature red, white, or blue. The other country is Mauritania.
- In an effort to control rats in sugar cane fields, Jamaica introduced mongooses in the 1870s. The plan succeeded too well: nearly all native ground-dwelling animals, including many snakes, were decimated.
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