Puzzle PTuesday 22

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Across
  1. 2. Small red fruit often associated with Italian cuisine
  2. 4. The capital city of Australia
  3. 8. The highest mountain peak in North America
  4. 10. Landlocked country in Central Europe, known for its chocolate
  5. 15. Sweet, yellow tropical fruit with a spiky exterior
  6. 16. World's largest desert, not covered in sand
  7. 17. Small, orange vegetable known for its high beta-carotene content
  8. 18. Purple vegetable often used in Mediterranean dishes
Down
  1. 1. Long, green vegetable often used in stir-fries and salads
  2. 3. Tart, red fruit commonly used in pies and sauces
  3. 5. The longest river in the world
  4. 6. Mountain range separating Europe from Asia
  5. 7. Round, green fruit with a creamy texture, often used in guacamole
  6. 9. Round, orange vegetable often carved during Halloween
  7. 11. The largest desert in the world, located in Africa
  8. 12. Island nation in the Indian Ocean, famous for its lemurs
  9. 13. Green citrus fruit known for its sour taste
  10. 14. The longest river in South America
  11. 17. Green vegetable commonly used in salads and sandwiches