Jordan
Word Search Puzzle
Here's a word search on the country of Jordan. The puzzle grid hides 20 words and phrasesAmman, Black Iris, Dead Sea, Diving, East Bank,
Fallow Deer, Glass Snake, Oil-Shale, Parliament, Petra,
Refugee, Semi-Arid, Shrubland, Stone Carver, Taekwondo,
Tourism, Wadi Rum, Water-Scarce, Bedouin, Fertilizer associated with Jordan. 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 Jordan
- Jordan is a country with a rich and varied historical landscape, with over 100,000 archaeological and religious sites. It is a veritable treasure trove of history from Neolithic settlements to Roman ruins.
- Jordan has just a tiny sliver of coastline on the Red Sea. But it is a diver's paradise because of its vibrant coral reefs.
- Jordan's Wadi Rum is famous for its red desert lanscape. Dubbed the "Valley of the Moon", it has served as the backdrop in several Star Wars films.
- The Jordan Trail is roughly a 400-mile trek north-to-south. It takes about 40 days to hike and passes through iconic spots like the ancient city of Petra, the dramatic deserts of Wadi Rum, and various ancient Greco-Roman sites.
- Jordan's national dish features lamb cooked in fermented dried yogurt sauce and is served with rice and nuts. It is considered polite to refuse up to three times before accepting such a significant dish.
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