Which country is called Sick Man of Europe?

Option B

The region that is modern-day Turkey was part of the Ottoman Empire prior to the First World War. The Ottoman Empire was a major power during the 17th century, but was forced to give up control of certain European regions after a major defeat in the Battle of Vienna. Subsequently, the Ottoman Empire lost its influence in the region. Toward the end of the 18th century, the Ottoman Empire struggled to fight off foreign invasions. The empire also encountered countless financial problems. In the 19th century, the Ottoman Empire had mounting debt with European banks which could not be repaid. The decline of the Ottoman Empire continued late into the 19th century, and as a result the empire was referred to as "the sick man of Europe." Austria and Russia aimed to increase their influence over the Mediterranean region, and the two nations worked together towards defeating the Ottoman Empire. France and Britain supported the Ottoman Empire against the efforts of Russia.