Countries of the World 2

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Across
  1. 3. Colombia is famous for producing this agricultural product, considered some of the world’s best.
  2. 5. This country was home to the ancient Mayan and Aztec civilizations.
  3. 10. The equator passes through this South American country.
  4. 12. Many of the top sights of the Silk Road are to be found in this country.
  5. 14. These islands form an archipelago located west of the country. They are famous for having unique animals. (Ecuador)
  6. 15. ___________ is the performing alias of Colombian pop singer, songwriter, and rapper Juan Luis Londoño.
  7. 16. This river is famous for its different colors. Caño _________ (Colombia)
  8. 18. __________ is the capital of the country. It is a clean city with many historical sites. (Ecuador)
  9. 19. Almaty, the country's largest city, derives its name from the Kazakh word for this popular fruit, which originated in the region.
  10. 21. The _________ is the official national currency used across Japan.
  11. 22. This country is home to the Taj Mahal and its people speak hundreds of different languages.
  12. 23. Day of the _________ (Spanish: Día de los Muertos) is a holiday traditionally celebrated on November 1 and 2. (Mexico)
Down
  1. 1. ______________ is a large inactive volcano in a state of the same name. (Ecuador)
  2. 2. ___________ has the most bird species of any country in the world.
  3. 4. Mount _________ is Japan's highest mountain and an active volcano that is considered a sacred national symbol.
  4. 6. _______ is a genre of music and dance that originated from the coastal region of Colombia.
  5. 7. Cherry blossoms, known locally as _________, bloom every spring and are celebrated with outdoor viewing parties called hanami. (Japan)
  6. 8. _________ is a famous artist from Colombia known for painting people and objects with exaggerated proportions.
  7. 9. Ecuador is one of the largest exporters of this fruit.
  8. 11. Colombia is the second-most biodiverse country after this one.
  9. 13. _________ is the futuristic capital city of this country, known for its striking modern architecture. (Kazakhstan)
  10. 17. This Colombian singer has become one of Latin pop's biggest international crossover artists.
  11. 20. Colombia is the only country in South America with coastlines on the Caribbean Sea and this ocean.
  12. 24. This famous scientist developed his theory of evolution after studying wildlife on the Galapagos Islands.