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Across
  1. 3. Country known for volcanoes, hot springs and nearly 100% renewable energy
  2. 5. This is the cultural war dance of New Zealand
  3. 7. World's smallest country by area and population
  4. 8. Ancient city, birthplace of democracy
  5. 10. Hottest planet in the solar system
  6. 12. Widely regarded as the most populated city in the world (2024)
  7. 13. Bird used in traditional hunting in Gulf countries
  8. 16. Ancient Sri Lankan city, first capital and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its sacred Bodhi tree
  9. 17. Only mammal capable of sustained flight
  10. 18. This city is known for the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue
  11. 19. Country you find both Europe and Asia on the same landmass
Down
  1. 1. Country with the most lakes worldwide
  2. 2. Country with highest coffee consumption per person
  3. 4. Land animal known for having the longest tongue relative to its body size
  4. 6. Another name for Uluru, a giant sandstone monolith in Australia
  5. 9. Strait that separates New Zealand's North and South Islands
  6. 11. World's most expensive spice by weight, derived from flower stigmas
  7. 14. Australian city nicknamed the 'City of Churches'
  8. 15. The acronym for the military alliance formed in 1949 and led by the U.S.