What is the state vis a vis the nation?

The state refers to a political entity with a defined territory, government, and sovereignty, while the nation is a group of people who share common cultural, linguistic, or ethnic identities. The relationship between the two can vary; a nation may exist within a single state (a nation-state), span multiple states (transnational nations), or exist without a recognized state (stateless nations). In essence, the state is an institutional framework for governance, whereas the nation encompasses the shared identity and social bonds among its people.