What Was the Black Death?
6. What Countries Were Affected by the Black Death?
The Black Death primarily affected the continent of Europe, with Italy, France, and England all being hit. It is believed the disease first originated in Asia, with outbreaks starting in China, Egypt, India, Persia, and Syria. The disease then reached the Mediterranean through ships and continued to spread from there.
After reaching Europe’s shores, the plague started making its way through the population and reaching more northern countries, including the present-day areas of Austria, Hungary, Germany, Switzerland, and Russia. Since the plague reached these countries at different times, the timeline of how it progressed varied.
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