Marshall Islands
Word Search Puzzle
Here's a word search on the country of Marshall Islands. The puzzle grid hides 20 words and phrasesArrowroot, Bikini Atoll, Black Noddy, Blue Shark, Cargo Ship,
Frozen Fish, Hawksbill, Hospitality, Low-Lying, Nuke Test,
Pacific, Papaya, Scorpion, The Tomb, Turtle,
Typhoon, Volleyball, White Tern, Breadfruit, Castle Bravo associated with Marshall Islands. 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 The Marshall Islands
- The Marshall Islands is a nation of 29 coral atolls and 5 islands, with over 1,200 islets scattered across 750,000 square miles of ocean. But the total land area is only about 70 square miles.
- There are no native land mammals on the Marshall Islands, only introduced species like rats and pigs. But the surrounding waters teem with over 1,000 species of fish. It is also the world's largest shark sanctuary, covering about 750,000 square miles of ocean to protect these marine predators.
- The Marshall Islands is one of the least-visited countries in the world, welcoming just around 6,000 tourists annually. If you are looking for a true hidden paradise with uncrowded beaches and pristine reefs, stop looking. This is where you want to go.
- The average elevation is only about 7 feet above sea level, with no point rising more than 20 feet. It is one of the lowest countries on Earth.
- Just days after the first U.S. nuclear test at Bikini Atoll in the Marshall Islands, a French designer unveiled a revealing two-piece swimsuit in Paris which he called the "bikini", claiming it would have the same "explosive" societal impact as the atomic blasts.
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