The Apennine Mountains form a backbone through the Italian peninsula. They run from the north, through the center, and into the south of peninsular Italy. Their geographically and geologically unifying presence serves as the reason why some nickname mainland Italy the Apennine peninsula.
north to south
North to South
Meridians of longitude run north and south. Parallels of latitude run east and west.
Actually, in South Florida, avenues run north and south and streets run east and west. Then, there are always exceptions to the rule.
North - South, or South - North depending where you are standing at the time of the question
south !
South.
North to South
The Nile has always run north, from central Africa, to the Mediterranean.
north-south
North/South