| | 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]]. | | 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 and has a long history, it has single religion and several competing nation states for Islamic [[hegemony]], such as [[Egypt]], [[Iran]], [[Turkey]], [[Pakistan]], and [[Indonesia]]. Formerly, the Islamic civilization lacks political unity. It was governed by a [[Caliph]]ate up until 1924 under the [[Ottoman Empire]]. | + | While the [[Islamic]] world consists of many ethnic groups, languages, cultures and has a long history, it has single religion 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]]. |