Question

why is st. petersburg referred to as the northern capital of russia?
st. petersburg is the northernmost city with over 1 million citizens.
a large number of foreign consulates, international corporations, and banks are located there.
russia is one of a handful of countries that have multiple capitals for different purposes.
st. petersburg is the largest tourist destination in russia.

Explanation:

To determine why St. Petersburg is called the northern capital, we analyze each option:

• The first option about being the northernmost city with over 1 million citizens is incorrect as there are other northern cities.
• The second option: St. Petersburg hosts many foreign consulates, international corporations, and banks, making it a major economic and diplomatic hub in the north, fitting the "northern capital" title.
• The third option is wrong because Russia has one capital (Moscow) for most purposes, and St. Petersburg is a major city, not a capital for a different purpose in the same way.
• The fourth option is incorrect as Moscow is likely a larger tourist destination.

Answer:

B. A large number of foreign consulates, international corporations, and banks are located there.