Nation

India

A nation usually occupies part of a continent. A nation is a collection of regions. A nation may consist of or be augmented by a group of islands. Nations are cultural entities with laws that bind their regions together. Some nations are spiritual, uniting its people through common purpose. Some nations are scattered, having been displaced from their homelands, such as with the american natives.

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open space

National Parks.

circulation

national postal system. freeways, air transportation system, inter-regional passenger and freight rail.

culture

National museums, performance halls, dance troupes, movie studios. Universities and research institutes. National Library. Meeting spaces - eg Washinton Mall. National church, cemetery.

ethics

national laws. 'supreme' court. national jail for traitors, terrorists, etc

help!

National Guard. Forest fire fighters. Emergency response teams. We have all of this organized regionally, already, I would say.

commerce & industry

Drug companies, specialized hospitals / doctors. manufacturing and chemical complexes. nation-wide services. national guilds. national banks. and so on.

politics

Oh Boy! Taxes/fees. cash flows / economics. citizen involvement ---> elected office. national media.

unique to this level

National Anthem, Flag, Statue of Libery like things. Washington D.C is unique in America.

some good names

The First Nation, Cherokee Nation, Bedouin Nation, Bastard Nation, Queer Nation, ... Send your favorite nations to me. I will compile them.

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