The Bahamas
Word Search Puzzle
Here's a word search on the country of The Bahamas. The puzzle grid hides 20 words and phrasesArchipelago, Banking, Blue Marlin, Commonwealth, Cricket,
Cucumbers, Gambling, Grapefruit, Hope Town, Islands,
Nassau, No Sales Tax, Recreation, Tax Haven, Tomatoes,
Tourism, Underwater Cave, West Indies, Blue Hole, Hurricane associated with The Bahamas. 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 The Bahamas
- The Bahamas is a vast archipelago of more than 700 islands and over 2,400 cays. But only about 30 are inhabited, which leaves hundreds of tiny islands to wild pigs and iguanas.
- The typical climate of the Bahamas makes this highly unlikely, but it actually snowed there once. This was in January 1977 during a freak cold snap. However, it melted before it could accumlate on the ground.
- Most linguists say that the name "Bahamas" comes from a Spanish phrase meaning "shallow sea." It's said that Christopher Columbus, upon observing the waters surrounding the islands, used this phrase to accurately describe the geography of the region known for its extensive, shallow, turquoise-colored banks.
- The highest point in the Bahamas is on Cat Island, which rises just 206 feet above sea level. The country is one of the flattest on Earth.
- Pig Beach is an uninhabited island that's home to a famous colony of swimming — you guessed it — pigs. They are a unique tourist draw. These friendly feral hogs happily paddle out to greet boats and beg for snacks.
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