Namibia
Word Search Puzzle
Here's a word search on the country of Namibia. The puzzle grid hides 20 words and phrasesAfrikaans, Big Daddy, Bushman, Bushveld, Canyon,
Cheetah, Christian, Escarpment, Gemsbok, German,
Meteorite, Mining, Sand Dune, Semi-Arid, Skeleton,
Walvis Bay, Wildlife, Zebra, Copper, Groundwater associated with Namibia. 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 Namibia
- Namibia has the world's largest population of free-roaming cheetahs. There are some 3,000 of these speedy cats calling the country home.
- Namibia is home to the Namib Desert, recognized as the world's oldest. It has experienced arid conditions for an estimated 55–80 million years.
- The Namib Desert has towering red dunes. One actually has a name — Big Daddy — which is nearly 1,000 feet high.
- Namibia has an incredible diversity of languages, around 30 in total. This includes unique click languages from the San people and other strange indigenous tongues.
- Tourists will find Namibia offers some of the world's clearest, and darkest, skies. This is due to minimal light pollution, dry climate, and remote desert landscapes.
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