Baku

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/baku

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Baku?Absheron Peninsula, western coast of the Caspian Sea, Azerbaijan
2. How many people live in Baku?Approximately 3.1 million people (2023)
3. How big is Baku?2,130 square kilometers (822 square miles)
4. When was Baku built?Evidence of settlement from the 5th century CE
5. Why is Baku called the 'City of Winds'?Baku has very strong northwesterly winds called the 'breeze,' and they blow so often that the city earned the nickname 'City of Winds.'
6. What are the Flame Towers and why are they special?The Flame Towers are tall, bright buildings that look like flames. They show how much energy Baku has from its oil and gas and how the city looks toward the future.

Caspian Sea: The world's largest inland body of water, a vital resource and transportation route for the surrounding nations.
Absheron Peninsula: A geologically active peninsula known for its significant oil and gas reserves, forming the foundation of Baku's economy.
Icherisheher: The historic walled Old City of Baku, a UNESCO World Heritage site representing medieval urban architecture and planning.
Mud Volcanoes: Geological formations erupting mud and gases, prevalent in the Baku region due to subsurface hydrocarbon activity and tectonic pressures.