Nation

2. The fundamental principles and laws of a country
5. A form of government where citizens have the power to vote and participate in decision-making
8. The main city or town that serves as the seat of government
9. The elected or appointed head of state of a country
13. A form of government with a hereditary ruler, such as a king or queen
14. The supreme power or authority of a country to govern itself
15. A formal agreement or union between countries for mutual support and cooperation
16. A nation with its own government and borders

1. The dividing line between two countries
3. The state of being free from the control or influence of another country
4. Symbolic cloth that represents a country
6. The legal status of being a member of a particular country
7. The practice of conducting international relations and negotiations between countries
10. Official song that represents a country
11. The legislative body that makes laws in a country
12. The status of belonging to a particular country