Facts of the World Crossword

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Across
  1. 2. Calligraphy, the art of writing, was invented in this Asian country.
  2. 4. The fabled loch ness monster is from this country.
  3. 7. This popular street food is made with a corn tortilla and can be held and eaten with one hand.
  4. 9. It is said that wearing clothing of this colour on St Patrick's Day means the leprechauns can't see you so you won't get pinched by them!
  5. 12. This European country famously resembles a boot!
  6. 13. The different styles of this plaid fabric are specific to family groups or clans in Scotland.
  7. 15. You may see this dance on the streets of Rio de Janeiro during Carnival.
  8. 16. Machu Picchu is an ancient city built by this famous civilisation.
  9. 17. This cultural celebration can include dressing up in costumes and going trick-or-treating!
  10. 19. The animal of the Chinese Zodiac that represents the 2026 Lunar Year.
  11. 20. This popular rice dish originated in Japan and is often rolled with seaweed.
Down
  1. 1. This special spinning top is used in Hanukkah celebrations.
  2. 3. This Chinese dialect is the language with the most native speakers in the world.
  3. 5. This special altar may be decorated with marigolds and sugar skulls during the Day of the Dead celebrations in Mexico.
  4. 6. Followed closely by China, this country has the largest population in the world!
  5. 8. This animal is the world's largest rodent, and is native to South America.
  6. 10. Bullfighting is a traditional sport and pastime in this country.
  7. 11. The world famous cherry blossom festival, or Hanami, is celebrated in this archipelago country.
  8. 14. The Hindu festival of lights.
  9. 18. This country is famous for its ancient hieroglyphics.