Niger
Word Search Puzzle
Here's a word search on the country of Niger. The puzzle grid hides 20 words and phrasesAgriculture, Cotton, Drought, French, Horse Race,
Landlocked, Millet, Peanuts, Sahara, Salt Cure,
Subsistence, Subtropical, Sulfate, Uranium, Very Hot,
West Africa, Wildlife, Wrestling, Bush Fire, Muslim associated with Niger. 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 Niger
- The landlocked country of Niger is named after the Niger River. But ironically, only a small portion of the river actually flows through it. The Niger River originates in Guinea and empties in Nigeria.
- Niger is nicknamed the "Frying Pan of the World" due to its extreme heat. Its average temperatures often exceed 100°F in the hottest months.
- Niger boasts the world's tallest mud-brick structure — a giant Mosque with a stunning minaret standing over 88 feet tall.
- Niger has incredible, massive Neolithic carvings from 7,000–10,000 years ago showing life-sized giraffes in the Sahara. The country is also home to a dinosaur species named after it. The Nigersaurus was a 30-foot-long herbivore with over 500 teeth.
- Niger celebrates its Independence Day with a national tradition known as the "Tree Festival". Held since 1975, the event involves mass tree-planting activities to combat desertification.
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