What big European country did not participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 1998-2010?

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MUSIC QUESTION #5315

What big European country did not participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 1998-2010?

Italy

Explanation

Italy was one of the original seven countries at the first ESC back in 1956. In the period 1998 to 2010 the country chose not to participate because of a lack of interest from the Italian population. In 2011, however, the country returned, and the Big Four became the Big Five.

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