Maldives
Word Search Puzzle
Here's a word search on the country of Maldives. The puzzle grid hides 20 words and phrasesArchipelagic, Atolls, Beach, Coral Reef, Flooding,
Monsoon, Moon Flag, Muslim, Ocean, Parrot Fish,
Resort, Sailing, Snapper, Snorkeling, South Asia,
Tourism, Turtles, Weaving, Sand Bar, Seaplane associated with Maldives. 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 Maldives
- Maldives is the world's lowest country, with an average elevation of just 5 feet above sea level. Its highest natural point is only 8 feet.
- Maldives has unique geography: it consists of around 1,190 coral islands grouped into 26 atolls, but 99% of its territory is water. The country is really more ocean than land.
- Many Maldivian resort islands are incredibly small. Guests can easily walk around the entire island in 10–20 minutes.
- Traditional Maldivian homes once used coral blocks, a sign of status due to its strength and natural availability. Coral mining is now banned, of course.
- Much of the iconic white sand on Maldivian beaches comes from parrotfish that eat coral, digest the algae, then excrete the calcium carbonate as fine, powdery sand. Some of the larger fish can produce hundreds, even thousands, of pounds per year!
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