What are the 4 directions called?
North, east, south, and west are the four cardinal directions, often marked by the initials N, E, S, and W.
How do you know direction?
To understand where north, south, east, and west are, first point your left arm towards the sun in the morning. Image: Caitlin Dempsey. Now, take your right hand and point it towards the west. You are now facing south and your back is towards the north.