What is the difference between the concept of ';nation'; and the concept of ';state';? How do they differ? ?

What is the difference between the concept of ';nation'; and the concept of ';state';? How do they differ? Do ';nations'; always align with ';states';? What are the consequences when these two concepts are not aligned?


What is the difference between the concept of ';nation'; and the concept of ';state';? How do they differ? ?
A 'nation' is a group of people with shared religious and cultural beliefs, a common language, history, etc. The 'Cherokee Nation' for example, or the Jews.





A 'state' is an independent political entity.