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Yes, and is represented as such at the United Nations.
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Canada is not even a nation. In geography, a state is considered a political entity (Canada) and a nation is considered an ethnical entity (Egyptians). Canada is actually a multinational state, not a multi-state nation. This is because Canada consists of multiple ethnic groups. A multi-state nation is an ethnic identity that is spread all over the world.
No, Kurds are an ethnic group spread across multiple countries in the Middle East, mainly in Turkey, Iran, Iraq, and Syria. They do not have their own independent nation-state.
The United States is separated into States. So is Australia. Canada has Provinces. A Nation is a State in itself. A State may or not be part of a Nation. I live in UK, the State is that of Great Britain.
The District of Columbia where our nation's capital is located is not a state.
The United States is often considered a nation-state but with complexities due to its diverse population. While it has a defined territory, a central government, and a shared sense of national identity, the U.S. is also home to multiple ethnicities, cultures, and languages. This diversity challenges the traditional concept of a nation-state, which typically emphasizes a more homogenous national identity. Therefore, while it fits many criteria of a nation-state, its multicultural nature adds layers to that classification.
A state is a political entity. A nation is a cultural group. Many nations--like the Germans--have a state. Some nations--like the Kurds or the Palestinians---do not. Because most states today are nation-states, we are inclined to think that a nation=a state, but this is simply carelessness.
Canada is not a state, it is a Country north of the United States that is a sovereign nation.