Russians seem to avoid using N, S, E and W

[H.P. Houtzagers]

The same holds for Dutch: it is exceptional to hear someone saying "at
point so-and-so turn east".

Peter Houtzagers

Simon Beattie wrote:
> I don't think that here in Britain we would naturally give directions using
> points of the compass (although people might use compass points to help with
> location, e.g. "I live 25 miles north-west of London").  However, we do use
> them on signs: Northbound, Eastbound etc. on the London Underground, and
> simply "The North" or "The South West" on motorway signs.  I don't remember
> seeing the latter usage anywhere else, though I'm sure someone will put me
> right!
>
> Simon
>
>
>   

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