Papua New Guinea
Word Search Puzzle
Here's a word search on the country of Papua New Guinea. The puzzle grid hides 20 words and phrasesBirding, Cannibalism, Colonialism, Commonwealth, Cut Skin,
Earthquake, Gold, Headhunting, Hydrocarbon, Mangrove,
Megadiverse, Mudmen, Oceania, Platinum, Ring Of Fire,
Rugby, Shell Money, Volcanic, Grassland, Illiterate associated with Papua New Guinea. 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 Papua New Guinea
- In a nation of just around 10 million people, Papua New Guinea is the most linguistically diverse country on Earth. It has over 850 indigenous languages, which is about 12% of the world's total languages spoken.
- Papua New Guinea has over 600 islands. It also occupies the eastern half of New Guinea, the world's second-largest island. This makes for stunning coral reefs and a world-class diving destination.
- First human settlers arrived in Papua New Guinea around 50,000 years ago. It is one of the earliest places outside Africa to be inhabited by modern humans.
- Papua New Guinea is home to spectacular Birds-of-Paradise, with over 40 species known for their vibrant plumage and elaborate courtship dances.
- One of the world's few known poisonous birds is found in Papua New Guinea. Both its feathers and skin contain potent toxins that can numb your fingers if touched.
The puzzle is printer-friendly — like all our free, downloadable puzzles. As long as your computer can open PDF files and your printer is loaded with standard 8.5" × 11" paper, you are all set to start solving.
Note: click the [direct link] below the embedded PDF file if you have trouble printing. The file should then directly download and open on your device. You can print it from there.
