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Although this Middle Eastern nation has gone through rapid industrialization in the past decades, the country still has many characteristics of a traditional economy. Approximately 40% of the nation's labor force is involved in agriculture, the foundation of the social structure is based on land ownership, and many people are still practicing subsistence farming.
Which nation is being described by these statements?

A) Israel
B) Kuwait
C) Syria
D) Turkey

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    Answer:

    The correct answer is D. The nation described in the statements is Turkey.

    Explanation:

    The dynamic economy of Turkey is a complex mixture of modern industry and traditional agriculture, retaining the latter 40% of employment by 2019. It has a fast growing and stable private sector; However, the state still plays a key role in industry, banking, transportation and communications. Turkey's largest industry and its main export product are its fabrics and clothing, still mostly in private hands.

    In 2015, production in the agricultural sector accounted for 9% of GDP, that of industrial sector 31% and that of services sector 59%. The tourism sector has benefited from rapid growth over the last twenty years and is an important part of the economy. Almost 35 million people visited Turkey last year, with a total spend of $ 19 billion. Other important sectors are the banking, construction, automobile, electronics, textile and petrochemical industries.