When to Captalize North, South, East or West When writing or editing, uncertainties often arise about capitalizing directional and geographical terms. Here’s a streamlined guide: Specific Areas and Formal Names: Capitalize “north,” “south,” “east,” “west,” and variations for distinct areas or formal titles. Examples: the Far East, Upper Midwest, Southern Peninsula, Western Highlands. General Directions or Locations: Don’t capitalize these …
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