The difference between the north and the north

Both North and northern can mean "north, north", and the substantive difference between them is reflected in the deep meaning.

1, North:

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With strong political or social significance, it is a clear division of the earth's surface or within a continent, a country or a region, and often constitutes a proper noun.

example

Arctic Arctic

North America

North China North China

2. North:

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There is no political or social significance, and it is often based on geographical location, which often indicates the direction and position. This is an unclear division.

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Northern England Northern England

northern countries

The northern States of the United States.

Common words about the north in English:

Northeast northeast

Northwest northwest

North by northwest means north by northwest.

Due north by west