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498.1 Particular Sections of the Country

Capitalize words that indicate particular sections of the country; do not capitalize words that indicate just a direction.

the West, the East Coast, the Deep South, the Midwest, the Far North

northern region, eastern shore, moving south, traveling west

Also capitalize proper adjectives formed from names of specific sections of a country. Such adjectives usually describe the section’s culture or experience.

Southern hospitality  Northern winters  Midwestern accent

498.2 Names of Languages, Races, Nationalities, Religions

Capitalize the names of languages, races, nationalities, and religions, as well as the proper adjectives formed from them.

Arab  Christian tradition

Burmese  African art

Spanish  Irish linen