Switzerland
Word Search Puzzle
Here's a word search on the country of Switzerland. The puzzle grid hides 20 words and phrasesBern, Bunker, Cheese, Chocolate, Collider,
Finance, Glacier, Ibex, Knife, Plateau,
Railway, Rivella, Rolex, Snowfall, Summit,
Swiss Alps, Tunnel, Ursula, Carl Jung, Snowboard associated with Switzerland. 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 Switzerland
- Animal welfare laws are serious in Switzerland: it's illegal to keep just one guinea pig as a pet because they are considered highly social animals. The law aims to prevent our little furry friends from getting lonely.
- Swiss soldiers are allowed to take their army-issued rifles home after service. This is a core part of the nation's militia system and permits for rapid mobilization.
- Switzerland has the world's longest staircase which ordinarily operates as a service path for a cable railroad built into a mountainside. With 11,674 steps and climbing 5250 feet to the summit, it opens for an annual race where extreme athletes race up the mountain.
- Switzerland practices semi-direct democracy. They vote on various national issues, from infrastructure to social policies, about four times a year.
- Sundays are legally enforced days of rest in Switzerland. Strict quiet hours dictate when you can mow your lawn, recycle bottles, and hang laundry.
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