There’s no definitive answer, but I have picked up on a few
relatively consistent rules. It’s often a combination of these factors.
It’s
still very messy, though, as Hima doesn’t spoonfeed us the information!
1)
Sovereignty,
autonomy, or political independence. (varies depending on if you’re
recognized as a nation-state, are a dominion, are under colonial rule, are a
self-regulating micro-nation…etc.)
2)
Economic
stability, growth, and self-sufficiency. (i.e. whether your economy is
doing poorly, is stagflated, isn’t growing much, ability to produce your own
goods and commerce…etc.)
3)
A
well-developed culture and history
4)
A
significant body of people + a stable, functioning government.
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