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World Service,30 Nov 2012,55 mins

WHYS 60: What does it take to be a country?

World Have Your Say

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This week we've seen Palestinian status at the UN getting upgraded, Egypt drafting a new constitution and voters in Spain giving a majority to parties who want Catalan independence. So what does it take to be a country? Is it recognition by the UN, geography, a common language, or a constitution? On the show we'll have a panel of experts who'll discuss this.

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