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Rijan : Ma'am, is there any relation between a nation and
nationality?
Prof. Sharma : Of course! Rijan. The nation and nationality are inseparable
like a concrete thing and these are manifested by human
character and behaviour. These characteristics come
from the nation's history, art literature, customs, lifestyle
and manners. The characteristics are handed down
from tradition to tradition and to act according to these
characteristics is called nationality. It is above the feeling
of the personal interest. In the present context nationality
means the protection and preservation of national objects,
being loyal to the nation, continuing the tradition and
safeguarding the past glory.

Aagya : Nowadays, most of the Nepalese are going abroad
for different purposes. In such cases can nationality
be maintained?

Prof. Sharma : A very good question, dear! Yes, nationality can be
maintained within and outside the country. People can use
their own costumes and food on different occasions. They
can communicate in own language with Nepali speakers.
These are the ways of presentation of nationality. Similarly,
showing respect to the emblems and national glories is
nationality. The nationality indicates the existence of
people.

Students : Thank you ma'am. Now we understood everything about
nation and nationality and their importance.

Prof. Sharma : My pleasure students. (Bell rang, teacher and Professor
Shova Sharma left the classroom.)

Key Words

territory : an area of land that belongs to a government

sovereignty : power to govern a country
malpractice : illegal or wrong action by someone

Suppose you live in a foreign country, how do you present your
Activity nationality? Think and write.

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