1. Northern (or Anglo-) America
Regional Analysis
Northern (or Anglo-) America

2. Anglo America

3. Location
Canada and the United States are located in North America, north of Mexico and the Caribbean
These two countries are two of the largest countries in the world
Russia 6.5 million sq. mi.
Canada 3.85 million sq. mi.
USA 3.79 million sq. mi.
China 3.69 million sq. mi.
Brazil 3.3 million sq. mi
Australia 2.97 million sq. mi.
India 1.22 million sq. mi.

4. The US and Canada share major physical features
Appalachian Mtns.
Interior Lowlands
Interior Plains
Great Plains
Canadian Shield
Great Lakes System
Rocky Mountains
Pacific Mountains and valleys

5. Climate and vegetation zones
The US is a mid-latitude country with varied climates.
Canada is located in the colder high latitudes.
The western part of the US is drier than the eastern half

6. North America was gradually populated by nomads crossing from Asia through Beringia

7. Columbian Exchange

8. Both countries started as colonies, gained independence and became democratic countries.
Canada’s culture reflects its French and English roots.
The United States began as an English colony, but has included territories with Spanish, French and Russian colonial histories.

9. Independence
Canada won its independence from the British through a peaceful process
British North American Act in 1867 created the Dominion of Canada
Recognized as independent by the Birtish in 1931
United States won its independence through revolution and fought another war with the British in

10. Government Both are Federal. Representative Democracies
Government Both are Federal* Representative Democracies *Canadian Provinces have more autonomy than our states
Canada is a Parliamentary Democracy (and constitutional Monarchy)
Prime Minister is a member of Parliament
The Untied States is a Presidential Democracy
Executive branch is separate from the legislative branch
Obama had to give up his position in the Senate

11. Population Distribution
The combined population for the two countries is about 320 million.
United States
291,000,000
Canada
30,000,000
Most Canadians live within one hundred miles of the US border.

12. Economy The US and Canada have abundant and diverse natural resources.
The US and Canada together form the most productive urban industrial area in the world.
They also lead the world in agricultural exports.
Each is the other’s greatest trading partner
Canada offers more public services, but charges higher taxes (example: National Health Plan)
Canada is a net exporter of energy resources, while the United States is a net importer
Most people in each country work in the service sector, with fewer than 5% in agriculture

13. Both countries are nations of immigrants from many countries.
Cultures result from a blend of European, African, Asian, Native American, and Latin American Heritage
However, Canadian law embraces multiculturalism and our tradition emphasizes assimilation
Both countries’ constitutions guarantee religious freedom
French is the #2 language spoken in Canada; Spanish is the #2 language spoken in the US

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