America and Canada make up two-thirds of the continent of North America.They are large and powerful countries that share more than a border.They are both so different in culture that it is difficult to differ between a Canadian and an American.But how do the citizens of these countries view their neighbor?First,you need to understand the countries’ similarities.They were both British colonies (殖民地).Toronto and New York are big international cities.Can

America and Canada make up two-thirds of the continent of North America.They are large and powerful countries that share more than a border.They are both so different in culture that it is difficult to differ between a Canadian and an American.But how do the citizens of these countries view their neighbor?
First,you need to understand the countries’ similarities.They were both British colonies (殖民地).Toronto and New York are big international cities.Canadians love their national sport:ice hockey.Americans love their national sport:baseball.The border between the countries is heavily traveled,as both nations do a lot of business together.
However,there are big differences.Canada is generally considered safer.The murder rate of Toronto is much lower than Detroit even though the two cities are only three hours’ drive away.Yet,even though the countries are almost the same size,the US has nine times the population of Canada.
The nations have so much in common and yet there are so many differences between them.Since the September 11,2001 attacks on America,the two countries have had opposite views on some things,like the war in Iraq.
America has tightened its borders,making it more difficult to get into the country from Canada.
But in the end,these two neighbors are like brothers.Sometimes they fight but when it is all said and done,they live together.Who is the older and stronger brother,well,that depends on who you ask.(253)