Which of the following countries is often described as two countries; a progressive north dominated by a post-industrial economy and a stagnant, economically depressed south? 
 Answer: Out of all the options presented above the one that represents the country that is often described as two countries; a progressive north dominated by a post-industrial economy and a stagnant, economically depressed south is answer choice C) Italy. The south of italy suffers from economic disarray and corruption. 
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