Canada and United States are two of the largest countries in the world. They are friendly neighbor states and share a large border. The worlds largest waterfall, Niagara Falls, is also on the border of the two countries.
While both countries are democracies, their style of government is different. French and English are the official languages in Canada while in the U.S., English is the official language. Many government services in the U.S. are also provided in Spanish because of its large Hispanic population.
Comparison chart
 | Canada | United States |
|---|---|---|
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| Introduction (from Wikipedia) | Canada (IPA: /ˈkænədə/) is a country occupying most of northern North America, extending from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west and northward into the Arctic Ocean. | The United States of America, commonly referred to as the United States, America, and sometimes the States, is a federal republic consisting of 50 states and a federal district. The 48 contiguous states and Washington, D.C. |
| Currency | Canadian Dollar ($) (CAD) | United States Dollar ($) (USD) |
| Government | Parliamentary democracy (federal constitutional monarchy) | Federal presidential constitutional republic |
| Time zone | (UTC-3.5 to -8) | (UTC−5 to −10) |
| Calling code | +1 | +1 |
| Population | 38,142,273 (38th) | 329.5 million (2020 census) |
| Demonym | Canadian | American |
| Capital | Ottawa, Ontario | Washington, D.C. |
| Monarch | King Charles III | None |
| Drives on the | Right | Right |
| Largest city | Toronto (2.8 M) - Metro Area app. 6 Million | New York City (8.538 M) - Metro Area 19 - 20 Million |
| Religions | Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism | Christianity, Islam, Judaism |
| Official languages | Canadian English, Canadian French | None |
| Internet TLD | .ca | .us .gov .mil .edu |
| Preceded by | British Canada | Thirteen Colonies |
| President | None | Joe Biden |
| National Anthem | God Save the Queen (Royal Anthem), O Canada (National Anthem) | Star-Spangled Banner |
| National language | English, French (Official) | English (De Facto) |
| Flag Colors | Red and white | Red, blue and white |
| Language(s) | English, French | English (De Facto), Spanish |
| Most used language | English | English |
| Date formats | DD/MM/YY | MM/DD/YYYY |
| Literacy rate | 99% | 99% |
| Official Name | Canada | The United States of America (USA) |
| Description of Flag | Red and White. Red Maple Leaf in the centre | Red and white stripes, and 50 white stars on a blue background on the upper left corner. |
| Written Language | Canadian English, Canadian / Quebec French | English |
| Space Organisation | Canadian Space Agency | NASA |
| Continent | North America | North America |
| Christian population (%) | 67.3% | 72% |
| Upper House | Senate | Senate |
| International abbreviation | CA | USA |
| Measurement system | Metric / Imperial (legacy) | Customary |
| Legislature | Parliament of Canada | Congress of the United States of America |
| Navy | Royal Canadian Navy | U. S. Department of the Navy, U. S. Department of the Marine Corps, U. S. Department of the Coast Guard |
| Current constitution | Adopted and made active on 1867 (authority Parliament of Great Britain) - Constitution Act 1982 (Canada gains total sovereignty) | BNA adopted on 17 September 1787 and made active on 4 March 1789 - CA signed off by Queen Elizabeth on April 17, 1982 |
| Army | Canadian Army | U.S. Department of the Army |
| Lower House | House of Commons | House Of Representatives |
| Air Force | Royal Canadian Air Force | U.S. Department of the Air Force |
| Head of State | King Charles III | Joe Biden |
| Flag | The Maple Leaf - February 15, 1965 | Star Spangled Banner, Old Glory |
| Political Leader | Justin Trudeau | Joe Biden |
| Official script | Latin/Roman | Latin/Roman |
| Muslim population (%) | 3.2% | 1.3% |
| Department of defense | Department of National Defence | U.S. Department of Defense and Homeland Security |
| Life expectancy | 82 | 79 |
| National Animal | Beaver | Bald Eagle |
| Special Forces | CANSOFCOM | US Special Operations Command , (not naming groups, tasks, or training) |
| Speaker of the House | The Hon. Andrew Scheer, M.P. | Mike Johnson |
| Languages | English, French (mainly in Quebec) | English |
| Intelligence Agencies | Canadian Security Intelligence Service or CSIS | Central Intelligence Agencies or CIA |
| Current Leader | Justin Trudeau (Prime Minister) | Joe Biden (President) |
| Recognized regional languages | Inuktitut, Inuinnaqtun, Dëne Sųłiné, Cree, Gwich’in, Hän, Inuvialuktun, Slavey, Tłįchǫ Yatiì | Navajo, Central Alaskan Yup'ik, Dakota, Western Apache, Keres, Cherokee, Zuni, Ojibwe, O'odham |
| Regional Divisions | 10 Provinces and 3 Territories | 56 political divisions (50 States, 1 Federal District, and 5 major overseas territories) |
| Independence | Confederation July 1st, 1867; 1931 Statute of Westminster (From British Empire to Commonwealth Nation) | from Great Britain (July 4, 1776) |
| Independence : Recognized | July 1, 1867 (Canada created subject to British law - British North America Act) | September 3, 1783 |
| Highest Point | Mount Logan, 5,959 m (19,551 ft) | Mt. McKinley 6,914m (20,308 ft) |
| Hindu population (%) | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| General political conditions | It is a democratic independent nation that is part of the Commonwealth of Nations thus has close ties to the United Kingdom. Over time, the United States has become Canada's major international relation. | It is an independent nation, a republic. |
| Lowest point | Atlantic Ocean, Sea Level | Badwater Basin (−85.5 m) |
| Motto | A Mari Usque Ad Mare (Latin for "From Sea to Sea") | In God We Trust |
| Buddhist population | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Nobel laureates | 25 | 331 |
| Flag Nickname | The Maple Leaf | Star-Spangled Banner |
| Total length of land border | 8,893 km | 12, 034 kms |
| Urban population (%) | 80% | 82% |
| Total internet users | 85.8%% | 254,295,536 (81%) |
| Tallest Building | CN Tower (446.5 m) 1,464.9 ft. | One World Trade Center (541.3 m) 1776 ft. |
| Weather agencies | Environment and Climate Change Canada | National Weather Service |
| Area | 9,984,670 km² (2nd) 3,854,085 sq mi | 9,857,348 km² |
| Biggest Company | Shopify | Walmart |
American
Both Canada and USA are in the continent of North America. But the epithet "American" usually applies to people and products from the U.S. Likewise "America" usually refers to the US.
Portrayal of Canadians in the U.S.
American sitcoms usually poke fun at their neighbor (e.g. "Oh honey, Canadians don't matter" in That 70s Show) and often portray a stereotype of Canadians as polite people who are passionate about hockey.
Portrayal of Americans in Canada
Canadian television often portrays Americans as loud, opinionated people with a limited knowledge of things outside the U.S. Rick Mercer's Talking to Americans included Governor Mike Huckabee believing that Canada was building a dome over its "National Igloo" to protect it from global warming.
American film can also portray Americans this way. Canadian Bacon, an American film, had John Candy's character say "There is a time for thinking and a time for action and this, gentlemen, is no time to think," when debating whether to initiate an attack.
Sports
Football, baseball and basketball are the most popular sports in the U.S. while ice hockey is the most popular Canadian sport.
Video Explaining the Differences
Below is a comical look at the differences between Canadians and Americans.
Thanksgiving in America 
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