in the north
prep. phr..prep. phr.. Describes a location in the northern part of a country, region, or area.
prep. phr.. A prepositional phrase indicating a location within the northern sector of a specified or implied geographical area.
My cousins live in the north.
It gets much colder in the north of the country during the winter months.
Historically, industrial development was concentrated in the north, while the south remained predominantly agricultural.
Use 'in the north of' a place (like a country or city) to specify the location.
Contrast 'in the north' (location) with 'to the north' (direction of movement); also note that 'the North' (capitalized) can refer to a specific cultural or political region.
I live in north of Spain.I live in the north of Spain.When referring to a part of a region, the definite article 'the' is required before the direction.