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What factors encouraged and which impeded the formation of a national identity?

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National identity is defined as a sense of a nation as a cohesive whole, as represented by distinctive traditions, culture, and language.

Encourage factors:

  • The patriotic symbols, national anthem, flag, history, besides the customs, traditions, typical costume and traditional food etc.

Impeded factors:

  • A problematic history
  • Bad economic situation
  • Extreme variety of cultures and languages
  • Lack of national history
  • Ungratefulness