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USA & Canada: What’s the diff?

Some quick math: Dividing the population of Canada by the total area (in square miles) gives us a ratio of nearly 10:1 … so if the land in Canada were divided evenly, each person in Canada would have 10 square miles to themselves! Americans celebrate independence day on July 4, while Canadians celebrate their country’s birthday on July 1. Americans: How do you plan to celebrate your country this year? Canadians: How did you celebrate? >Full Story

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