Myanmar
Word Search Puzzle
Here's a word search on the country of Myanmar. The puzzle grid hides 20 words and phrasesAsian, Astrology, Bark Paste, Birds, Buddhist,
Burmese, Magic, Martial Arts, Melon Peel, Pagoda,
Petroleum, Sea Gypsy, Tea Salad, Tortoise, Tourism,
Tsunami, White Star, Yangon, Gold Temple, Rubies associated with Myanmar. 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 Myanmar
- Myanmar was called Burma until 1989 when the military junta changed the English name. This was a politically charged decision that some governments and opposition groups still resist.
- The ancient city of Bagan once had over 10,000 Buddhist monuments built between the 9th and 13th centuries. More than 2,200 of these temples, pogodas and monasteries still stand today.
- The cultural practice of chewing betel nut is widespread in Myanmar. It's a mild stimulant and results in red-stained smiles and streets.
- The fishemen of Myanmar are famous for one-legged rowing, a unique technique where they stand on one leg, and wrap the other around an oar to paddle through floating gardens.
- Myanmar is one of the few countries in the world that hasn't fully adopted the metric system. They rely instead on traditional Burmese units, mixed with US units like feet and miles.
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