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World organizations (CIS): The headquarters of the Commonwealth of Independent States (formed from the former USSR) is located where? Identify the current administrative center city associated with the CIS. Choose the correct option.

Q: World organizations (CIS): The headquarters of the Commonwealth of Independent States (formed from the former USSR) is located where? Identify the current administrative center city associated with the CIS. Choose the correct option.

Concept/Approach The Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) Secretariat has been based in Minsk, Belarus (Byelorussia). Final Answer Minsk in Byelorussia

Difficulty: Easy

Minsk in Byelorussia
Moscow in Russia
Kiev in Ukraine
Kistiner in Moldavia

Correct Answer: Minsk in Byelorussia

Explanation:

Concept/Approach
The Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) Secretariat has been based in Minsk, Belarus (Byelorussia).

Final Answer
Minsk in Byelorussia

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