Canada is a country north of the United States. However, for people who live outside this country, the history of this nation may not be known or understood. Despite appearances, Canada's history is just as rich and complicated as the United States.

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Around the rest of the world, Canadians are seen as cooler than Americans.
Canada is a revered country in the North American continent for its friendly people, peaceful politics, spectacular wildlife, and much more.
Merriam-Webster defines Canada as "a country of northern North America between the Pacific, Atlantic, and Arctic oceans."
When you think about it, why is Canada its own country and not part of the United States?