is northern in northern Virginia capitalized?

Question

Northern Virginia, or northern Virginia?

Answer 1

If you are talking about the location, ie: the northernmost town, etc., then it is not capitalized. If you are talking about the actual name, ie: West Virginia, then it is capitalized. For an example: I live in northern California, but I do not live in the East Bay Area.

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Answer 2

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