New survey: The Most Important Language of a Nation's Identification

The rise in populism in Europe and the United States has revealed that voters are deeply divided over immigration.

Nationalists and Populists, Donald Trump, the British Independence Party of Great Britain and Alternatives for Germany ( AfD), announce that governments should give priority to refusing foreigners.

A new survey by the Research Centre “Pew” tries to reveal the idea of how one can be judged in terms of being a true American, British or German.

He asked respondents for different characteristics -- language in speech, observed customs, religion and the place of birth -- and how important these were for a national of their country, reports the Economist”, Periscopi broadcasts.

Where you live makes a big difference. On average, over the 15 surveyed countries, speaking a state's national language, are seen as the most important feature.

Dutch is higher than anywhere, and Canadians are less concerned about language skills. Canada separates from language; Another element is that, along with Australia, it has the majority of people born abroad among surveyed countries to over 20% of the population.

Recent experiences with immigration seem to affect different countries and in different ways. People in Greece and Hungary, who have been transit countries for a large influx of migrants from the Middle East, place enormous importance on sharing customs and traditions.

In Germany, however, the final destination for many refugees and immigrants places little emphasis on these factors./Periscopi/