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  • North or north?
    by Doyaldinho at 21:11 on 22 January 2010
    In a bit of a pickle regarding capital letter on the points of the compass. Is there an official rule here?

    Is it North of north?

    I know capitals are used in names e.g. West Germany.

    But was West Germany West of East Germany or west of East Germany?

    Answers on a postcard please... or just use this thread whichever you prefer.

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    How did I manage to fit a smiley in the word "thread"?

    Curse these portly digits!
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  • Re: North or north?
    by EmmaD at 21:52 on 22 January 2010
    Usually, they're only capitalised in names, you're right. So

    We rode west, till we reached East Germany.

    To the north, we could see South America.

    Emma
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  • Re: North or north?
    by Doyaldinho at 22:06 on 22 January 2010
    Thanks Emma,

    I've just looked over my work and I'm inconsistent with it anyway! Hmmm, more revision for me!
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