Geography From Space

The border between the United States and Canada is marked by one of the most popular tourist attractions in North America - Niagara Falls. The Falls are located along the Niagara River, which connects Lake Ontario to Lake Erie. The Niagara River defines the border between the US and Canada along western New York state and southwestern Ontario province.
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This image shows the location of the Falls along the Niagara River. The United States is to the east (right) of the river, Canada to the west (left). Buffalo, New York can be seen on the shore of Lake Erie.

 

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