For the baby nation thing I find the origin of America quite interesting. Apparently (I think this is according to Hima) Sweden and Finland found America first. I’m sure in real life they name America or Canada Vinland, I know nothing about American history so don’t ask me. But Sweden could have given America his height and Finland could be a contender for his personality. I have seen this theory elsewhere. But I’m not sure where.

!!!!!! The height aspect makes sense, but it could also be the Netherlands as well, since he’s very tall. As for Finland? Hmmm. Maybe. Finland tends to be pretty modest, but perhaps America only inherited his cheerfulness. America also inherited a lot of his arrogance from England too.

I’m pretty sure the Scandinavians first discovered Canada (don’t quote me on this, it just makes sense given Greenland’s relative location to Canada). 

Edit: Okay, so the Scandinavians did first discover Canada as @kesesemapleprucan said. It makes me wonder now what Canada inherited from them…