2006-11-27 16:20:12 · 6 answers · asked by Yeti 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Geography
Dude, seriously, half of us don't even know the difference between Iowa and Idaho. Our own states!
Don't ask us about geography.
2006-11-27 16:22:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
From what I understand it, those high arctic islands are not considered Canadian territory by America because if they are not Canadian territory, that means that it is international waters, and anyone who chooses to send a ship through the arctic ocean from the pacific to the Atlantic may do so without tariffs or taxes. If it is owned by Canada however, USA and other governments would be required to pay Canada money for transportation through that pass. Furthermore, Canada does not have a permanent army force there, so does not have much say in the matter.
2006-11-27 16:25:53 · answer #2 · answered by £ naoise 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they are not canadian territory, the have been claimed by the US. Be happy the US hasn't annexed the whole country. and ps Get a wate water treatment facility in victoria instead of dumping it into the ocean
2006-11-27 16:25:14 · answer #3 · answered by geo3598 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Who says we do? Actually, truth is, most Americans don't think much about the high artic islands that much.
2006-11-27 16:22:59 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WOW! The ENTIRE USA thinks that? That's some statistic!
2006-11-27 16:23:21 · answer #5 · answered by scruffycat 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure why I think that. I can go next door and ask Julio, or you could ask the US Dept of State why every last one of us believes that.
2006-11-27 16:30:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋