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Nation vs. State
Nation vs. State
Is it a Nation or a State?
Nation
vs.
State
The Difference
A Nation is...
A Nation A State
Only has two Needs all four
elements of the elements of the
state. state.
Summary
Nation Vs. State
Nation State
A cultural or ethnic concept A political and legal concept
A grouping of people that essentially A politically organized body with all
belong to the same ethnic group essential elements of the state
Can exist without a state Can not exist without a nation
• People or Population Four Essential
• Territory
Elements of the
• Government
• Sovereignty
State
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