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Subject:Re: Question about capitalization From:"R. SITZE" <rositze -at- NMSU -dot- EDU> Date:Mon, 25 Nov 1996 20:36:38 -0700
I realize that this question may not be appropriate to the list, so
please send replies directly to me.
I know that directional words like north, southern, etc. are capitalized
only when they refer to specific regions. My grammar reference specifies
regions of the United States. The question I have is this:
In a statement referring to "the south of France" would South be
capitalized or not? In other words, would that be regarded as a direction
or a region?
Thanks, RoMay
RoMay Sitze
rositze -at- nmsu -dot- edu
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