USA and Canada are two large countries in North America. Because of their similar sizes, these two countries are often compared. There is so much to talk about these two countries. Let’s compare USA and Canada.
USA vs Canada – country comparison
Which country is larger in area, USA or Canada?
Canada is larger than the US in terms of area.
- Area of USA – 9.86 million sq km
- Area of Canada – 9.98 million sq km
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Which country has a larger population, USA or Canada?
The United States is the third most populous country in the world. Canada has a much smaller population.
- US population – 341.8 million (2024 estimate)
- Canada population – 39.1 million (2024 estimate)
Economy
| 2023 IMF | USA | Canada |
|---|---|---|
| Currency | United States dollar | Canadian dollar |
| GDP (nominal) | $27.72 trillion | $2.14 trillion |
| GDP per capita | $82.72 thousand | $53.61 thousand |
| GDP (PPP) | $27.72 trillion | $2.49 trillion |
Languages
- English is the most spoken language in the United States followed by Spanish. The US does not have an official language.
- English and French are the two official languages in Canada. English is the most widely spoken language in Canada.
Popular sports
- American football, baseball, and basketball are the three most popular sports in the US.
- Ice Hockey, Lacrosse are the two most popular sports in Canada. Soccer, basketball, and baseball are also quite popular in Canada.
Capital city
- Washington, D.C. is the capital of the United States. The city has a population of nearly 700,000.
- Canada’s capital Ottawa has a population of over a million.
Highest mountain peak
- USA – Denali also known as Mount McKinley (6,190 m)
- Canada – Mount Logan (5,959 m)
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States/Provinces
- The US has 50 states and a federal district i.e., Washington, D.C. Moreover, there are various territories and minor islands in the United States.
- There are 10 provinces and 3 territories in Canada.
(Also read: Which country has the most lakes – Canada, Russia, or the US?)
Top 5 largest cities
USA
- New York
- Los Angeles
- Chicago
- Houston
- Phoenix
Canada
- Toronto
- Montreal
- Calgary
- Ottawa
- Edmonton
Climate
Canada being closer to the North Pole is colder than the USA. The United States has more climate diversity.
(Also read: USA and Russia – country comparison | USA vs Russia)
National symbols
| USA | Canada | |
| National bird | Bald Eagle | Gray Jay |
| National tree | The Oak | The maple tree |
| National Animal | American Bison (national mammal) | Beaver and the Canadian Horse |
Flags
