Nauru
Word Search Puzzle
Here's a word search on the country of Nauru. The puzzle grid hides 20 words and phrasesAirport, Angam Day, Banking, Catholic, Coconut,
District, English, Few People, Frigatebird, Microstate,
Mining, No Army, Oval-Shaped, Overweight, Pacific,
Parliament, Phosphate, Pleasant, Sandy, Stockpile associated with Nauru. 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 Nauru
- The flag of Nauru features a 12-pointed star, with each point symbolizing one of the island's original twelve indigenous tribes. It is set against a blue background with a yellow stripe representing the Equator.
- Nauru has no official capital city. This tiny island nation (around 8 square miles) definitely has a small town feel to it.
- Nauru was called "Pleasant Island" by early European explorers because of its appealing beautiful beaches and welcoming atmosphere.
- Nauru was occupied by Japan during World War II. You can still find rusting concrete bunkers, tunnels, and even large artillery pieces found along the coastline and in the interior of the country.
- Nauru's massive phosphate deposits (which once made it one of the richest countries per capita in the world) came from ancient bird droppings that built up over thousands of years.
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