Question

the area that is circled is called the balkan peninsula. the ottoman empire is located at letter d. austria-hungary is located south of germany and west of dropdown with options germany, russia, the ottoman empire.

Explanation:

To determine what Austria - Hungary is west of, we analyze the map and the given options. Geographically, Austria - Hungary's position relative to the options: Germany is to its north (not west - east relevant here), the Ottoman Empire is to its south - east, and Russia is to its east. So Austria - Hungary is west of Russia.

Answer:

Russia