National Identity and Bulgaria
The National Identity and Bulgaria National identity is a difficult concept to explain, which can be interpreted differently by everyone. However, the common thought that comes to mind when "national identity" is mentioned is a person's sense of attachment to a nation. According to Anthony Smith (1991, p.14), a nation is “a named human population sharing an historic territory, common myths and historical memories, a mass, public culture, a common economy, and common legal rights and duties for all members.” National identity gives people a sense of attachment to a place. In that way, it offers meaning to the people’s characteristics. If we look at it from the other side, “individuals who are nationless cannot fully realized themselves and, furthermore, in the world of nations they are social and political outcasts.” (Triandafyllidou,1998, p.595) So, national identity is not just a common area for people who share the same religion, lan...