Malta
Word Search Puzzle
Here's a word search on the country of Malta. The puzzle grid hides 20 words and phrasesArchitecture, Cart Ruts, Catholicism, English, Europe,
Honey, Island, Lace Making, Mediterranean, Nightlife,
Parliament, Popeye, Semitic, Sicily, Silent City,
Stamps, Sunken Ship, Tourist, Holm Oak, Monument associated with Malta. 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 Malta
- Malta is home to some of the world's oldest freestanding structures. The Megalithic Temples, for instance, were built around 3600–2500 BC, predating both Stonehenge and the Egyptian pyramids.
- Malta has over 360 churches and chapels, or about 1 for every 1,000 residents. This makes the country one of the most densely churched places on Earth.
- Malta has also one of the highest car densities in the world — there are over 400,000 vehicles for a population of about 520,000.
- Malta residents drive on the left, a remnant of British rule from 1814 to 1964. You'll also spot red phone booths and post boxes as nods to that era.
- Malta boasts around 3,000 hours of sunshine per year, making it one of Europe's sunniest spots. This is about twice the sun of many northern European cities.
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