As a sense of national identity grew so did the use of national names.

民族认同感如斯滋长，久而久之必然可以称呼为国号。

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However, across the border in Wales, the red dragon which appears on the Welsh flag is a positive symbol, indicating strength and a sense of national identity.

但是，在威尔士，出现在威尔士国旗上那条红色的龙，确实正面的象征，它代表着力量和民族感。

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Singing has always been a crucial means of maintaining a sense of national identity in a country which for hundreds of years was controlled variously by Germans, Swedes and Russians.

拉脱维亚几百年来一直受到各种外来势力如德国，瑞典和俄罗斯的统治，对于这样一个国家，歌声总是一种维系民族认同感的重要手段。

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The side streets that fan out from it are home to a number of cultural and environmental agencies, including the Royal Film Commission and Wild Jordan -- and in this blossoming street network you get a sense of a new creative national identity sprouting up.

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"On the other hand, there is this strong sense of patriotism and a bit of insecurity about our national identity, " she says.

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Some may base their choice on a deep sense of political allegiance or national identity, others find their paths steered by how their chosen sport is organised within the island of Ireland.

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