geographic regions
Don't capitalize words that describe general areas of the country or areas of a state.
the eastern United States
southwestern Nebraska
northern New Mexico
southwestern Nebraska
northern New Mexico
Capitalize directional words when they designate specific or widely known regions; if in doubt, use lowercase.
Southern California
West Texas
the Midwestern states
the South Side of Chicago
West Texas
the Midwestern states
the South Side of Chicago
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Last Updated Dec. 9, 2024