Sweden
Word Search Puzzle
Here's a word search on the country of Sweden. The puzzle grid hides 20 words and phrasesABBA, Ace Of Base, Bridge, Computers, Herring,
Hockey, Hornbeam, Juniper, Meatball, Moose,
Nordic, Norsemen, Odd Molly, Roxette, Runestones,
Stockholm, Subarctic, Vikings, Greta Garbo, Nobel associated with Sweden. 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 Sweden
- Sweden is home to the world's first and largest ice hotel. The famous hotel is rebuilt every winter entirely from snow and ice and comes complete with unique art suites, an ice bar and an ice chapel.
- There's a town in Sweden that builds a giant straw Christmas goat every year since 1966, and almost as reliably someone tries, often successfully, to burn it down. It has become a bizarre national tradition.
- The Stockholm metro is famously known as the world's longest art gallery. Over 90 of its 100 stations feature stunning murals, sculptures, and installations by various artists.
- Lining up is an art form in Sweden. People will use numbered tickets even in small shops, and cutting in line is considered a significant breach of etiquette that is met with icy glares.
- Sweden has an unusually high number of moose. Estimates place them around 300,000–400,000. There are road signs warning of them everywhere.
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