Liberia
Word Search Puzzle
Here's a word search on the country of Liberia. The puzzle grid hides 20 words and phrasesBananas, Basketball, Bushmeat, Christian, Civil War,
Ebola, Firestone, Football, Habanero, Logging,
Mangrove, Mining, Polygamy, Propeller, Robertsport,
Surfing, Water Cow, West Africa, Cargo Ship, English associated with Liberia. 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 Liberia
- Liberia is Africa's oldest republic, declaring independence in 1847. This predates other African nations' independence by many decades.
- Liberia was established by the American Colonization Society in 1821 as a settlement for freed slaves from the United States. The name "Liberia" derives from the Latin "liber" meaning "free."
- The Liberian flag mirrors the U.S. flag with its 11 red and white stripes representing the signers of the Declaration of Independence, and a blue square with a single white star symbolizing freedom.
- Liberia is a primary habitat for the rare pygmy hippopotamus. These shy, forest-dwelling relatives of the common hippo are often called "water cows" by the locals and are found in Liberia's rainforests.
- Liberia's economy is deeply tied to its massive rubber industry, centered around the world's largest contiguous natural rubber operation, the Firestone (now Bridgestone) plantation established in 1926.
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