1.
Location:
Canada – part of the continent of North America, it is north of the United States
2.
Size and Population: Canada is the second largest country in the world. Both countries have a large population and are very crowded because of population.
Mexico – part of North America, is south of the United States
3.
Geography of Canada:
 Bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, and the Pacific Ocean
 The Hudson Bay divides Canada into two parts.
 Rocky Mountains are located in Canada
 Major Cities of Canada – Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Ottawa (capital of
Canada)
 Divided into provinces and territories
4.
Geography of Mexico:
 Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico touch Mexico
 Baja Peninsula, Sierra Madre Mountains, and the Rio Grande River are located in Mexico
 Major Cities of Mexico – Guadalajara, Mexico City (largest populated city in the world and the capital)
 Divided into states

5.
Products and Occupations:
 From Canada – oil, grain, cattle, fish, and industrial goods From Mexico – oil, cotton, coffee, sugar, industrial goods
 Occupations – industry, farming, fishing, and recreation/tourism
6.
Culture:
 Native Americans have lived in Canada and Mexico for thousands of years.
 In Canada they speak English and French.
 In Mexico they speak Spanish
 Canada celebrates Canada Day on July 1 st and Thanksgiving in
October
 Mexico celebrates Cinco De Mayo and the Day of Constitution in February