EQ2: How are nation states defined; how have they evolved in a globalising world Typeit

The world we live in today is politically organised around the social construct of the nation state.  Nations are constructed through their past shared  and are also united through norms and practices defined as . They frequently share one or more standardised forms of communication through .  This means people now share a sense of identity with their nation known as .  Stories that unite people are different depending on the country's own unique location.  For example, Iceland has had a history of isolation from other countries leading to a population which is largely culturally the same, or .  Past histories of Viking exploration including the discovery of the continent of  are important past events.  In contrast, Singapore, as an international trading post, has developed a sense of national identity based on its different migrant groups being a mix of Indian, Malay and .  The city has well-developed clusters of these groups with distinctive religious and cultural buildings as well as retail services serving specific cultural and dietary needs.  These clusters in cities are known as  – for example, Chinatown.