"She"- for countries

[LwyrFirat]

In academic writing which pronoun is more appropriate for countries?She or it? Also, is there any difference in usage when the author is talking about his/her own country or somewhere else?

Thanks in advance.

[engee30]

In academic writing which pronoun is more appropriate for countries?She or it? Also, is there any difference in usage when the author is talking about his/her own country or somewhere else?

Thanks in advance.

In academic writing, it's it that is acceptable when referring to a country.