Define nation and explain the characteristics of nationalismin political science
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A nation is a stable community of people, formed on the basis of a common language, territory, economic life, ethnicity, or psychological make-up manifested in a common culture.
The Royal institute of International Relations pointed out the following characteristics of nationalism in its report published in 1930.
One Nation. An idea of a common government always implies in a nation. It may he the reality of past or present or just an ambition of the future.
Group Feelings. There is sense of belonging together among the people of a nation.
Distinction. There is distinctiveness in a nation that separates it from other nation as language, religion, race and national character.
Defined Territory. There is defined territory large or small.
Common Interest: Existence of same common interest shared by all is also one of the most important features of nationalism.
General Picture of State. A general picture of state in the mind of every individual.