Tell me whether these are states or countries: Canada, South Carolina, New York, New Jersey, Japan, Germany, Australia, USA, Georgia, United Kingdom.
Canada is a country.
 South Carolina is a state.
 New York is a state.
 New Jersey is a state.
 Japan is a country.
 Germany is a country.
 Australia is a country.
 USA is a country.
 Georgia is a state.
 United Kingdom is a country.