Republic of the Congo
Word Search Puzzle
Here's a word search on the country of Republic of the Congo. The puzzle grid hides 20 words and phrasesAwakening, Bantus, Brazzaville, Chimpanzee, Ecotourism,
Elephant, Handicrafts, Hunters, Military Coup, Oil Producer,
Parliament, Progress, Pygmy People, Rail System, Rainforest,
Savanna, Tigerfish, Trois Pieces, Christian, French associated with Republic of the Congo. 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 Republic of the Congo
- During World War II, the city of Brazzaville became the de facto seat of Free France's government, serving as its symbolic capital from 1940 to 1943.
- Republic of the Congo straddles the Equator, resulting in a consistently warm, humid tropical climate dominated by rainforests, with high temperatures and high humidity year-round.
- Parts of the northern rainforests in the Republic of the Congo remain so dense and unexplored that some areas remain unmapped even today.
- Republic of the Congo has an unusually high urbanization rate for Africa, with about 70% of the population living in cities.
- Republic of the Congo is home to indigenous Pygmy communities. They are known for their traditionally short stature and are the original inhabitants of the Congo Basin rainforest.
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