U.s. and canada

Definition

The two largest countries in North America, sharing the world's longest undefended border. Both nations were shaped by European colonization, indigenous displacement, and immigration, but developed different political systems—the U.S. as a federal republic and Canada as a parliamentary democracy with a constitutional monarchy.

Examples

  • The U.S.-Canada border stretches about 5,525 miles including the Alaska boundary
  • NAFTA (now USMCA) linked the economies of the U.S., Canada, and Mexico
  • Both countries are G7 members and major global economic powers

Related Terms

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Study This Concept

Practice U.S. and Canada with free review games in these units:

World Geography Unit 2: North America