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What is the Balkans? What is the powder keg? (start of world war one-ish)

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The Balkans is an area in Southeast Europe containing countries like Serbia and Austria (around WW1). It was seen as the Powder Keg of Europe due to many conflicts between the people and countries in the area.

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