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Lesson Nation and Nationality
2.3

The word nation is derived from the Latin word 'Natio'
FACTS which means people, tribe, kin or class.
to Understand

Today, the students of Grade 7 are very happy in social studies period because
today a guest lecturers is coming to give extra information to them. The teachers
enter the class with guest lecturer Mrs. Shova Sharma.

Teacher : Good morning students! Please take your seat. We have
invited Mrs. Shova Sharma. She is a professor in one of
the reputed colleges. Today, Professor Sharma will explain
us about the nation and the nationality. If you have any
queries you can get them clarified.

Manish : What is a nation, ma'am?
Professor Sharma : Listen! Nation is a country having a certain territory,
population, single government and ensured sovereignty.

The people living in the same nation share the same
language for communication, culture and history. They
share the same facilities given by the government.
Aagya : Why is Nepal called a nation?

Prof. Sharma : A very good question. Nepal has its fixed territory. You
know that the total area of Nepal is 1,47,181 sq. km, its
average length from east to west is 885 km and 193 km
is its average width. Similarly, it has total population
of 2,64,94504 and has a federal government to run the
country. Nepal is an independent and sovereign country. It
has never come under the control of any powerful country.
In this way, the required four elements to form a nation
like territory, population, government and sovereignty are
available in Nepal. Therefore, Nepal is called a nation.
Asmi : What can we do for the welfare of our nation?

Prof. Sharma : As a responsible citizen we can do many things for the
welfare of the nation and being a student you can contribute
too as an adult can. You can become an ideal human

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