Question

Briefly explain any three characteristics of a nation state.

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ANS
The Nation state is a system of organization in which people with a common identity live inside a country with firm borders and a single government , It is a system of political ,geographic and cultural organization and the nation state is held together by its physical boundaries , its government , and the fact that the people believe they are connected to each other.
Three characterestic of a Nation state are :
a. Defined borders -Each country has a defined border of his landmass .These borders may or may not be recognised by their neighbours ,though they usually are. this does not stop neighbours from coming and trying to extend their own borders .
b.Different ethnicity- Nation states have different ethnicities and tribes inside their borders , their residents share a national identity. This identity transcends tribal , ethnic and religious affilations .
c.Governing authority - All states have some central goerning authority .This authority creates and manages the economy ,the currency , the laws and the state authorized agents of violence . the form of government can vary ,as can its legitimacy with the citizenry .