Mauritius
Word Search Puzzle
Here's a word search on the country of Mauritius. The puzzle grid hides 20 words and phrasesCoral Reef, Cyclone, Dodo, Extinction, Fish Curry,
Fruit Bat, Hindu, Independence, Island, Isle Of France,
Lagoon, Port Louis, Raw Sugar, Rusa Deer, Snorkeling,
Spices, T-Shirts, White Sand, Justice, Trade Wind associated with Mauritius. 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 Mauritius
- Mauritius was uninhabited by humans until the Dutch arrived in 1598, allowing unique, fearless creatures like the Dodo to evolve without predators.
- Mauritius was the only known home of the dodo bird, a flightless pigeon relative that went extinct in the late-17th century. It's now the country's national symbol and appears on the coat of arms.
- Mauritius has no single official language. English is used in government, French is common in media and business, while Creole is the everyday tongue of over 85% of the people.
- Mauritius is a sovereign state that maintains no standing army, making it a notable example of a demilitarized nation. It's often ranked highly for safety and lack of conflict.
- Mauritius attracts more tourists annually than its own population. By the numbers: the island nation has approximately 1.3 million people, but welcomes 1.4 million tourists a year.
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