Lesotho
Word Search Puzzle
Here's a word search on the country of Lesotho. The puzzle grid hides 20 words and phrasesAfrica, Altitude, Blanket, Cabbage, Cheetah,
Christian, Dinosaur, Drought, English, Erosion,
Knit Suit, Orange River, Overgraze, Pap-Pap, Porridge,
Skiing, Soccer, Waterfall, British, Mountainous associated with Lesotho. 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 Lesotho
- The mountainous country of Lesotho is often called the "Kingdom in the Sky" — it's the only country in the world entirely above 1,000 meters in elevation and its lowest point is the highest "lowest point" of any nation.
- The traditional Basotho hat is a significant national symbol for Lesotho. It is featured prominently in black on the country's flag.
- Lesotho is a fully landlocked country and is entirely encircled by another country: South Africa.
- Lesotho enjoys abundant sunshine. It regularly records around 300 sunny days a year.
- Lesotho is famous for dinosaur discoveries, including giant footprints and ancient bird-like tracks, revealing that huge carnivores roamed Africa around 200 million years ago.
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