Uruguay
Word Search Puzzle
Here's a word search on the country of Uruguay. The puzzle grid hides 20 words and phrasesBean Stew, Colonial, Cream, Florida, Grassland,
High Wind, Lapwing, Mercedes, Ovenbird, Rattlesnake,
Rivera, Sausage, Sheep, Soybean, Spanish,
Sun Of May, Swordfish, Tango, Livestock, Montevideo associated with Uruguay. 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 Uruguay
- Uruguay's Carnival is widely recognized as the longest carnival celebration in the world. The parades, costumes, and satirical performances typically last 40 to 50 days from late January to mid-March.
- Every single cow in Uruguay is electronically tracked. It's the first country in the world to do so and it is mandatory.
- Uruguay has the world's longest national anthem. There are 105 bars of music that can run up to six minutes to fully sing, although only five bars are usually sung.
- In Uruguay, cows outnumber people 4 to 1. The country is a paradise for beef lovers who consume massive amounts of meat each year.
- The city of Montevideo banned salt shakers, ketchup and mayo from restaurant and school tables in 2015 to combat high hypertension rates.
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