Senegal
Word Search Puzzle
Here's a word search on the country of Senegal. The puzzle grid hides 20 words and phrasesAfrican, Chicken, Commune, Constitution, Dakar,
Footballer, Franc, Gambia, Green Star, Groundnuts,
Hippopotamus, Locust, Madd Fruit, Republic, Statue,
Storyteller, Taxi Tail, Zircon, Atlantic, Grassland associated with Senegal. 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 Senegal
- In Senegal, it is a common cultural practice for taxi and bus drivers to attach fluffy goat or sheep hair tails to their vehicles. Blessed by religious leaders, these are meant for good luck and to attract more fares.
- The people of Senegal love tea so much they have a three-round ritual. The first cup is bitter, the second is milder, while the third is brewed to be sweet. It often takes hours to complete the entire ritual.
- There is a unique island village in Senegal constructed over many centuries from millions of accumulated clam and oyster shells. It is linked to the mainland part of the town by a long wooden bridge.
- The Baobab tree is a national emblem in Senegal. Its massive trunks can store thousands of gallons of water and live over 1,000 years.
- Senegal has a national bird sanctuary internationally recognized as one of the world's top birdwatching spots. It hosts roughly three million migratory birds annually. It is particularly famous for Great White Pelicans and large flocks of Greater Flamingos.
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