Sub-Domain or Folder. Which is better for SEO.?

[PFX111]

Hey all. I just need clarification that which one is better to use for big property or travel portal. Check below example:

I have a website which runs for multiple location like india, uk, canada, uae. For every location the content is different. So my question is that for better SEO results should i use india.xyz.com or **xyz.com/india/ **. One more example **canada.xyz.com **or xyz.com/canada/

Can anyone please suggest which one is better. Thanks in advance.

[Keszi]

Hey!

Actually Rand made a very nice Whiteboard Friday about this topic: http://moz.com/blog/subdomains-vs-subfolders-rel-canonical-vs-301-how-to-structure-links-optimally-for-seo-whiteboard-friday

I personally prefer to use subfolders, had good experience with it.

Gr., Keszi