A Comparison of Census Geographic Areas of Canada and the United States

Résumé du livre

This report represents the first stage of research being conducted by the geography divisions of Statistics Canada and the US Bureau of the Census to determine a common geographic area to form a geostatistical basis for cross-border research, analysis, and mapping. The report provides a list of comparable pairs of Canadian and US standard geographic areas based on current definitions. These basic types of standard geographic entities are legislative/administrative areas and statistical areas. The pairs of areas are listed in hierarchical order from nation and region down to specific places. The report is intended as a general guide to compare the census geographic areas in Canada and the United States. The areas compared in the report provide a framework for further empirical research and analysis.