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What's the difference between a nation and a country?

While the terms country (synonomyous with "State") and nation are often used interchangeably, there is a difference. A country is a self-governing political entity while a nation is a tightly-knit group of people which share a common culture.

For a detailed discussion, please read my State or Nation? article.

 

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