Sierra Leone
Word Search Puzzle
Here's a word search on the country of Sierra Leone. The puzzle grid hides 20 words and phrasesBig Island, Civil War, Colonial, Cotton Tree, Diamonds,
Ebola, Epidemic, Freetown, Hippo, Household,
Lowland, Mudslide, Pottery, Primate, Rainforest,
Titanium, Waterloo, Wild Dog, Polygamy, Sapwood associated with Sierra Leone. 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 Sierra Leone
- The flag of Sierra Leone has three colors. Green symbolizes agriculture and mountains, white is for unity and justice, and blue for its natural harbor and hopes for world peace.
- The name "Sierra Leone" originates from a Portuguese phrase meaning "Lion Mountains." While the country does have diverse wildlife such as chimpanzees, elephants, and hippos, there are actually no wild lions in the region today.
- Sierra Leone is home to giant snails which often reach 7 inches in size. They are a huge West African delicacy, prized for its rich, meaty taste when cooked thorougly with local spices.
- The iconic Cotton Tree in Freetown, Sierra Leone, is a powerful symbol of freedom. It marks the place where freed slaves reportedly held a thanksgiving prayer upon arrival in 1792. Some say it's one of the oldest cotton trees in the world.
- Freetown, Sierra Leone, is famous for having one of the world's largest and deepest natural harbors.
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