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

Response: 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.