Azerbaijan, which was once a part of the Soviet Union (USSR), which of the following is its capital?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (C) Baku

Explanation:

• Baku is the capital and largest city of Azerbaijan, as well as the largest city on the Caspian Sea and of the Caucasus region.

• The city is located 28 meters (92 ft) below sea level, making it the lowest-lying national capital in the world.

• It is famous for the Icherisheher (Old City), a UNESCO World Heritage site that includes the Maiden Tower and the Palace of the Shirvanshahs.

• Baku is often called the "City of Winds" due to its harsh winds and is a major hub for the region's oil and gas industry.

• Azerbaijan gained its independence from the Soviet Union (USSR) on August 30, 1991.

Information Booster:

• Azerbaijan is known as the "Land of Fire" because of its ancient Zoroastrian roots and natural gas fires that burn continuously (like Yanar Dag).

• The country is situated at the boundary of Eastern Europe and Western Asia, making it a transcontinental nation.

Additional Knowledge:

Ulaanbaatar (Option A) * It is the capital and largest city of Mongolia.

• It is known for being the coldest national capital in the world.

Kyiv (Option B) * It is the capital of Ukraine, another former republic of the Soviet Union.

• It is located on the Dnieper River and is one of the oldest cities in Eastern Europe.

Tashkent (Option D) * It is the capital of Uzbekistan, which was also a part of the USSR.

• It is the most populous city in Central Asia and was a key stop on the ancient Silk Road.