Solomon Islands
Word Search Puzzle
Here's a word search on the country of Solomon Islands. The puzzle grid hides 20 words and phrasesBlackbirding, Central, Coral Atoll, Ferry, Five Stars,
Giant Rat, Gold Ridge, Guadalcanal, Kennedy, Oceania,
Pidgin, Queen, Rugby, Scuba Diver, Shark Reef,
Submarine, Tensions, Wreck, Interpol, Province associated with Solomon Islands. 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 Solomon Islands
- The Solomon Islands was named by a Spanish explorer in 1568 who thought he found the biblical King Solomon's legendary gold mines. He ended up finding little gold, but the name stuck.
- Some birds in the Solomon Islands skip the nest to instead lay eggs in volcanic hot sand to incubate them naturally.
- English is the official language in the Solomon Islands. But only about 2% of people speak it fluently. The real everyday language for most is a delightful English-based creole that bridges over 70 local tongues.
- There's an island in the Solomon Islands named Kennedy Island, where future president John F. Kennedy and his crew washed ashore after their boat was sunk by a Japanese destroyer in WWII.
- The Solomon Islands were once nicknamed "The Happy Isles" during British colonial times because of their laid-back vibe, natural splendor, and friendly inhabitants.
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