We just got a new country =D

It's in the Balkans. Have a map: http://www.nytimes.com/specials/bosnia/context/balkans-political.GIF.html

Peace,

Bunbury.

 

its far easier to unite within one natioon than two

 

In theory, I'd agree with you. There are so many instances, though, in which it doesn't happen. Northern Ireland springs to mind - in that case religion comes into the equation as well, so it's far from being a straightforward case, but I'm not sure that any case is ever straightforward. I'm not suggesting that division is the answer in this situation or any other, but it's hard to call. One could argue that it might be better to have two nations with each doing its own thing, but on the other hand, as you point out, that may drive the two sets of people further apart. Also, people being what they are, removing one division will not remove the possibility of further divisions.

I appear to be fence-sitting - I don't mean to, but I'm trying to consider both sides of it. Maybe it's an impossible choice.

Peace,

Bunbury.

 

In the case of NI, no new countries would be made if it joined ROI or the UK.

And of course there are situations in which splitting is a good thing, but as a general rule, where theres not serious oppression, i dont think nationalism is the way to go.

 

I just want to say mnogo mi je drago i zelim vam sve najbolji.I'm from Makedonija and I think that this should have hapend a long time ago.So,I wish all the best for everybody from the independent republick of Montenegro

 

I call President!

 

I call sole emperial ruler.

 

Sorry, the people have spoken. Time for a coup.