The US and Canada are connected!
including the economic, social, and political connections
Connections
Social- they share the predominant language of english yet some Canadians still speak french. They also share a British heritage along with similar cultures and customs. such as, holidays, celebrations, and currency. They also both have high tourism rates. A ton of people from Canada visit the USA and a ton of Americans visit Canada. The religions of Canada and the USA are similar in the fact that both's top religion is Christianity at 73.6% in Canada and 78.4% in the USA.
Political- In addition, the Us and Canada work together closely on environmental matters, such as monitoring air quality and solid waste transfers, and protecting and maintaing the quality of better border waterways. Our Governments are also closely related both are a Federal Parliamentary Constitutional Monarchy. Canada is also the single largest foreign supplier of energy to the USA
Facts
- Canada and the US are the worlds largest trading partners
- Canada and the United States share British Colonial Heritage the development of one of the most successful international relationships in the modern world started by the warfare of the 1770's and 1812.
- Canada's population and economy are roughly one tenth of that of the US's
Cultural ties
More information (wikipedia)
the video above summarizes the relations between the US and Canada!
population pyramid of the United States of America
population pyramid chart of Canada
sources
Homeland Security." Fact Sheet: Beyond the Border United States – Canada Economic Relationship. Web. 14 Nov. 2014. <https://www.dhs.gov/news/2011/12/06/fact-sheet-beyond-border-united-states-–-canada-economic-relationship>.
"Canadian-American Relations." The Canadian Encyclopedia. Web. 14 Nov. 2014. <http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/canadian-american-relations/>.