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A nation can be distinguished from a state by the fact that a nation is often considered an ethnic or cultural community, whereas a state is considered a political entity. The concept of nationalism is based on the assumptions that humankind can be naturally divided into distinct nations and that each of these nations is comprised of a political community. Membership of this political community is often linked to a strong sense of identity, frequently defined by common origin, ethnicity or cultural ties. The concept of Nationalism is often linked the idea of legitimacy and a consequent desire for self-determination. Cultural nationalism emphasises the need to defend and strengthen [[Cultural Heritage|cultural heritage]], such as a national language, religion or a way of life.
 
A nation can be distinguished from a state by the fact that a nation is often considered an ethnic or cultural community, whereas a state is considered a political entity. The concept of nationalism is based on the assumptions that humankind can be naturally divided into distinct nations and that each of these nations is comprised of a political community. Membership of this political community is often linked to a strong sense of identity, frequently defined by common origin, ethnicity or cultural ties. The concept of Nationalism is often linked the idea of legitimacy and a consequent desire for self-determination. Cultural nationalism emphasises the need to defend and strengthen [[Cultural Heritage|cultural heritage]], such as a national language, religion or a way of life.
 
[[Category:The Cultural Diplomacy Dictionary]]
 
[[Category:The Cultural Diplomacy Dictionary]]
 
== External Links and References ==
 
 
*[http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/nationalism/ Nationalism (Stanford Encyclopedia of Psychology)]
 
 
*[http://issuu.com/harvard_asia_pacific_review/docs/hapr11.1?viewMode=magazine Nationalism in Asia]
 
 
*[http://www.nationalismproject.org/what.htm What is Nationalism]
 
 
*[http://www.regentsprep.org/Regents/global/themes/nationalism/index.cfm Nationalism and Nation State]
 

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