The United States and the United Kingdom share many important commonalities:
- They have a shared history and cultural heritage, including a common language (English) with some differences in spelling and pronunciation
- Both countries' legal systems are closely related, with the U.S. legal system largely based on English common law and local government structures rooted in English precedents
- They share religious similarities, with a majority Christian population and many Protestant denominations in the U.S. having origins in the U.K.
- The two nations have a strong "Special Relationship," characterized by close military alliances, intelligence sharing, and cooperation in trade, finance, technology, and the arts
- Both countries are key members of international alliances such as NATO and the G7, and have historically fought together in major conflicts like the World Wars
- Politically, while their current electoral landscapes differ, they have often experienced parallel political trends and influences
- They are the two main nodes of the Anglosphere, with a combined population of nearly 400 million, and have significantly influenced global culture and language
In a lighter context, the New York Times crossword puzzle clue "What the U.S. and U.K. have in common?" was answered simply as "UNITED," highlighting their unity and close ties
. Overall, the U.S. and U.K. are united by language, legal traditions, religion, cultural ties, military alliances, and a shared history that continues to shape their close partnership today
