Multiple choice

Which country is also called the 'Sick Man of Europe'?

  1. Italy

  2. Turkey

  3. France

  4. Germany
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Explanation

The term 'Sick Man of Europe' was historically used to describe the Ottoman Empire (modern-day Turkey) during its period of economic and political decline in the 19th century. It reflected the empire's inability to maintain its vast territories against European powers.

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