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What region was referred to as the powder keg of europe?

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The Balkan Region

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The Balkans were called a "powder keg" because the political situation in the region was very unstable, and other Europeans were worried they would "ignite" conflict. A powder keg is a gunpowder barrel and that's how they got the name

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