Nations and Nationalities

Nations are organized political entities with defined borders and governments, where people share governance and laws. Nationalities refer to the cultural, ethnic, or historical identities of people within a nation, often tied to their common heritage, language, or traditions. While a nation is a political unit, nationality describes the identity or sense of belonging that individuals feel based on their cultural or ethnic background. Many nations are multicultural, encompassing multiple nationalities, and individuals may identify with a particular nationality regardless of the country they reside in.