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Under the leadership of Leopold II, this European nation occupied a part of Africa almost 80 times larger than its own size and instituted harsh treatment of the African population which is responsible for over 10 million African deaths.

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Answer:Belgium

Explanation: Although Leopold II established Belgium as a colonial power in Africa, he is best known for the widespread atrocities that were carried out under his rule, as a result of which as many as 10 million people died in the Congo Free State.

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