Australia and Canada, one in the southern hemisphere and the other in the western hemisphere, have many similarities.
For example, they are very sparsely populated. Australia covers an area of 7.69 million square kilometers, but its population is only 25.69 million, which is only equivalent to the population of Shanghai, while Canada covers an area of 9.98 million square kilometers, the second largest in the world, and its population is only 40 million, which is not as large as the population of most provinces in our country.
Both countries are English-speaking countries and were once British colonies and members of the Commonwealth.
In addition, the two countries are also popular destinations for immigrants from all over the world, with many Asian, Indian and Pakistani immigrants joining each year.
Whether it is Australia or Canada, it gives people an extreme "contrast cute"!
In terms of land size, they are one of the largest countries in the world, but in terms of population size, they are out-and-out small countries.
In many people's minds, Canada and Australia are the kind of countries that are harmless to people and animals and make money quietly.
While there are indeed many similarities between these two countries, the gap between them is also not small!
Economically: Canada has a good industrial base, while Australia relies more on selling resources
In 2022, Canada's GDP will be $1.64 trillion, or $43,000 per capita, while Australia's GDP will be $1.68 trillion in the same period, or $64,000 per capita!
It can be seen that Australia's total GDP is slightly ahead of Canada, but its per capita GDP is 21,000 US dollars higher than Canada!
If you look at the data alone, most people will think that Australia's economy is much more developed than Canada's, but this is not the case.
There are many things that GDP data does not reflect.
To be clear, the measure of a country's development is its industrial structure.
Canada is one of the seven industrial countries in the West, and the other six countries are the United States, Britain, France, Germany, Japan, and Italy.
In fact, many people don't know about Canada's industrial level, and think that it is a pure sale of resources like Australia, which is very wrong!
In fact, Canada is definitely an underrated industrial powerhouse.
Taking the aviation industry, the "pearl" of industry, as an example, Canada is undoubtedly the leader of the global aviation industry.
Regarding civil aircraft, the world only knows the Boeing of the United States and the Airbus of France, but they do not know that Canada is actually the world's third largest country in the development and manufacture of civil aircraft.
Civil Aviation of Canada aircraft
Canada can design and manufacture a wide range of aircraft types and aircraft accessories. For example, aircraft engines, amphibious aircraft, trunk aircraft, regional aircraft, business aircraft, propeller aircraft, etc., these aircraft are all very advanced industrial products, Canada can complete independent research and development and manufacturing, which is enough to prove its industrial strength!
Canada's best thing is its aircraft simulator, a pilot must use an aircraft simulator for training before he is officially hired, and the best aircraft simulator in the world is Canada's CAE company.
And that's just a fraction of Canada's industrial strength.
So, don't say that Canada is the same as Australia, these two are not at the same level at all.
Australian mines
Australia really doesn't have any decent industry, no industry with scientific and technological content, but it can't stand the rich resources of others!
Australian white sheep
By selling minerals and agricultural and animal husbandry products, and then engaging in tourism and service industries, more than 20 million people will be able to live a comfortable life.
The natural scenery is half a catty, and Australia as a whole is a little more livable
If you only talk about the natural scenery, both sides are quite beautiful, each with its own characteristics, and it is impossible to distinguish which is higher and which is lower.
Canada is located at the northern tip of the North American continent, with a variety of red and yellow leaves in autumn, which is very pleasing to the eye, and there are also very good snow scenes in winter.
Quebec, Canada in autumn
Some of the most famous places to visit in Canada are Rocky Mountains, Banff National Park, and Niagara Falls.
Niguagalla Falls
Rocky Mountains scenery
Big cities are Vancouver and Toronto.
Australia, located in the southern hemisphere, is surrounded by the sea on all sides, with a very magnificent Gold Coast, the Great Barrier Reef, and the beautiful scenery of the seaside is a must.
Australia's "Gold Coast"
In addition, Australia is warmer and sunnier than Canada, which is more suitable for the elderly.
A beach in Australia
For the elderly, it is best to stay away from such a "bitter cold place" as possible, the weather is too cold and not conducive to the survival of the elderly.
Vancouver
In addition, in terms of per capita income and prices, Australia and Canada are also very similar, basically at the same level.
Therefore, in terms of climate, environment, income and prices, Australia is still a little more livable than Canada.
Sydney
Of course, there is one thing you need to pay attention to in Australia, that is, to take sunscreen measures!
epilogue
Australia and Canada are two countries that look similar on the surface, but if you learn a little more, you will find that the difference between them is too great.
Canada still has a few competitive industrial projects, which are not many, but they are good for a country of 40 million people.
Australia is taking the road of selling resources, although it is easy to make money, but resources are not inexhaustible. When resources are exhausted in the future, where should Australia, which has no core competitiveness, go?