Countries of Southwest Asia | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

This was the ceremonial capital of which ancient empire, located in modern-day Iran?

Persepolis

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The capital of Turkey is NOT Istanbul. What is it?

Ankara

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These two rivers define the historical region of Mesopotamia.

Tigris and Euphrates

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In which city and country is this building located?

Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)

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What is the primary export and foundation of the economy for Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and the UAE?

Oil

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This body of water is so salty you can float easily, and it's the lowest point on land.

The Dead Sea

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Besides oil, what major resource is found in and around the Caspian Sea?

Natural Gas

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Rapid growth of cities like Dubai and Riyadh has increased demand for this resource, which is primarily generated by burning fossil fuels.

Electricity / Energy

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Turkey's largest city, historically called Constantinople, straddles this strategic strait.

The Bosporus Strait

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This neutral, gas-rich country in Central Asia is sometimes grouped with Southwest Asia. Name it.

Turkmenistan

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Dam building on the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in one country can cause political tensions with countries downstream. This is an issue of shared what?

Water Resources / Transboundary Water Rights

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Dubai has diversified its economy by becoming a global hub for this and for luxury tourism.

Finance/Banking OR Air Travel/Aviation

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What is the main cause of desertification and poor soil quality in Iraqi and Syrian farmlands?

Water scarcity

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