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| − | A '''civilization state''' differs from a [[nation state]] in that it is much larger, with a longer history, and is not composed of a single national [[ethnic]] group, [[language]], [[culture]], or [[religion]]. Such civilization states that exist in the | + | A '''civilization state''' differs from a [[nation state]] in that it is much larger, with a longer history, and is not composed of a monolithic or single national [[ethnic]] group, [[language]], [[culture]], or [[religion]]. Such civilization states that exist in the 21st century are [[China]], [[India]] (composed of the majority [[Hindu]] culture), and the [[Russian Federation]]. |
| − | While the [[Islamic]] world consists of many ethnic groups, languages, cultures, | + | While the [[Islamic]] world consists of many ethnic groups, languages, cultures, common religion with a long history, it has and several competing nation states for Islamic [[hegemony]], such as [[Egypt]], [[Iran]], [[Turkey]], [[Pakistan]], and [[Indonesia]]. The Islamic civilization lacks political unity. It was formerly governed by a [[Caliph]]ate up until 1924 under the [[Ottoman Empire]]. |
| − | [[Category:Sociology | + | [[Category:Sociology]] |
Latest revision as of 05:28, May 30, 2024
A civilization state differs from a nation state in that it is much larger, with a longer history, and is not composed of a monolithic or single national ethnic group, language, culture, or religion. Such civilization states that exist in the 21st century are China, India (composed of the majority Hindu culture), and the Russian Federation.
While the Islamic world consists of many ethnic groups, languages, cultures, common religion with a long history, it has and several competing nation states for Islamic hegemony, such as Egypt, Iran, Turkey, Pakistan, and Indonesia. The Islamic civilization lacks political unity. It was formerly governed by a Caliphate up until 1924 under the Ottoman Empire.