"on the south of the Tuscany" vs "on the south of Tuscany"

Question

"on the south of the Tuscany" vs "on the south of Tuscany"

The correct phrase is 'on the south of Tuscany.' The use of the definite article 'the' before 'Tuscany' is incorrect in this context. 'Tuscany' is a proper noun and does not require an article before it.

Last Updated: March 22, 2024

This phrase is used to indicate a location in the southern part of the region of Tuscany in Italy.

Examples:

The town is located on the south of Tuscany.
They traveled to a small village on the south of Tuscany.
The vineyards are situated on the south of Tuscany.
The beautiful landscapes on the south of Tuscany attract many tourists.
The climate on the south of Tuscany is milder.

Alternatives:

in southern Tuscany
in the southern part of Tuscany
to the south of Tuscany
on the southern side of Tuscany
in the south of Tuscany

Answer 1

on the south of the Tuscany

This phrase is incorrect. 'Tuscany' is a proper noun and should not be preceded by the definite article 'the.'

Answer 2

on the south of Tuscany

This phrase is correct. 'Tuscany' is a proper noun and does not require an article before it.

"on the south of the Tuscany" vs "on the south of Tuscany"

on the south of the Tuscany

on the south of Tuscany

Related Comparisons