9 Reasons Why Canada is Just Like Australia?

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This is Canada and this is Australia, they are at least 10’200 kilometers apart and a flight between them will cost you at least 15 hours.

Despite one nestling in the northern hemisphere and the other sprawling across the southern, one having lots of small deadly animals and the other having mostly large ones.

these two nations share more common ground than one might initially think.

Let’s unpack the differences.
Union Jackers

Once distant outposts on the vast map of the British Empire, both lands embarked on their journeys towards nationhood whilst under the control of the Union Jack.

The Dominion of Canada sprang to life in 1867, as four British colonies clasped hands in unity, stepping into self-governance while still under the Empire's umbrella.

Not far behind, in 1901, Australia's own federation saw six colonies unite, birthing the Commonwealth of Australia.

This pivotal moment was their collective stride towards autonomy, yet still within the comforting embrace of the British Crown.

The influence of British settlers has deeply permeated both societies.

Over the centuries, waves of British immigrants have crossed oceans, bringing with them traditions, language, and customs to be woven into the Canadian and Australian ways of life.

The English language, parliamentary democracy, and even the love for cricket and rugby have all been exported.

Not to mention the love for beer

The government structure of both Australia and Canada are adopted from the Westminster system of governance in Britain.

But

Unlike Britain's more unitary system, Australia and Canada are both federal states with significant powers devolved to state or provincial governments.

Another thing the British gave both Canadians and Australians is their language - as an English speaker you would feel right at home in either country.

However, Canada distinguishes itself here with its bilingual policy, recognizing French as a significant language alongside English, especially in Quebec emphasizing its more mixed European heritage.

Similarly Christianity stands as the largest religion in both countries. This religious similarity further underscores the common values and societal norms that guide Canadian and Australian societies.

Another thing that definitely unites the two nations is the fact that foreigners have a hard time guessing their respective capital cities.

In Canada, the quest for a capital settled on Ottawa in 1867

Across the globe, Canberra emerged as Australia's political heart in 1913

Both of the cities are largely purpose built to be capitals and were chosen amongst other more significant cities.
Geography

Canada, the world's second-largest country, is celebrated not only for its fervent embrace of multiculturalism and passion for ice hockey but also for its breathtaking natural beauty.

From the rugged Rocky Mountains to the serene Great Lakes, Canada's geography is as diverse as its population.

Similarly, Australia commands awe with its unique wildlife, including the iconic kangaroos and koalas, and remarkable landmarks such as the Sydney Opera House and the Great Barrier Reef.

Despite Australia's size being about 29% smaller than Canada's, both countries are essentially vast islands with minimal land borders, presenting a unique geographical footprint on the world map.

In 2023, Canada's population stands at around 38 million, while Australia is home to about 26 million so they are in a similar ballpark.

A fascinating aspect of life in both countries is the concentration of their populations along the edges of their respective countries.

Australians predominantly reside in urban areas along the coast, particularly in cities such as Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide.

This has led vast areas of the interior of the country to be sparsely populated - colloquially referred to as the outback - it's simply far too dry and arid in the interior of the country for anyone to consider living there unless - natural resources are involved - especially natural gas oil or iron -

So The Outback is home to several remote mining towns that have developed around natural resource extraction sites.

These towns often have small, transient populations that fluctuate based on the demand for mining and resource exploration.

Many parts of the Outback are traditionally inhabited by Indigenous Australian communities who have adapted to the harsh environment over thousands of years.

These communities have a deep cultural and spiritual connection to the land and have developed sustainable practices for living in these challenging conditions.