Lachapelle-sous-Aubenas: a small commune in Ardèche, southern France Lachapelle-sous-Aubenas Overview of Lachapelle-sous-Aubenas, a rural commune in the Ardèche department of Auvergne–Rhône‑Alpes: name, setting, administration, history, landscape and local life.
Lachapelle-sous-Chanéac — commune in Ardèche, southern France Lachapelle-sous-Chanéac Small rural commune in the Ardèche department of southern France, noted for its hilly terrain, traditional village character, agricultural landscape and proximity to Chanéac in the…
Lachin District (Azerbaijan) Lachin District Administrative district in western Azerbaijan centered on the city of Lachin. Mountainous and strategic, it was occupied in 1992 and returned to Azerbaijani control after the 2020…
Lackawanna River The Lackawanna River is a roughly 40.8-mile tributary of the Susquehanna River in northeastern Pennsylvania, flowing from the Pocono uplands through Scranton to its confluence at D…
Laconia (Lakonia) — southeastern Peloponnese region of Greece Laconia Laconia (Lakonia) is the southeastern regional unit of Greece on the Peloponnese, centered on Sparta. It combines mountains, the Eurotas plain, medieval Mystras, coastal Mani villa…
Ladakh: geography, people, history and contemporary significance Ladakh Ladakh is a high‑altitude region in northern India known for stark mountain landscapes, Tibetan Buddhist culture, strategic border position, and a growing tourism economy; it becam…
Ladakhi (Bhoti): a Tibetic language of Ladakh Ladakhi Overview of Ladakhi (Bhoti), a Tibetic language of Ladakh: classification, dialects, script, phonology, sociolinguistic status, and contemporary efforts in documentation and educat…
Ladaux — a commune in Gironde, southwestern France Ladaux Ladaux is a small French commune in the Gironde department, historically part of Aquitaine and now within Nouvelle-Aquitaine. This article outlines its setting, administration, lan…
Lafarre (Ardèche) — a small commune in southern France Lafarre, Ardèche Lafarre is a small rural commune in the Ardèche department of southern France, known for its countryside setting, local agriculture, and ties to the broader natural and cultural la…
Lafayette County, Florida — overview and key facts Lafayette County, Florida Lafayette County, Florida is a small, rural county in northern Florida with Mayo as its county seat. It is one of the least populated Florida counties and remains officially a dry…
Lafayette County, Missouri County in western Missouri, part of the Kansas City metropolitan area. County seat Lexington; historically agricultural with Civil War significance and a 2010 population of 33,381.
Lafayette County, Wisconsin Rural county in southwestern Wisconsin with county seat Darlington; known for rolling Driftless Area landscape, agriculture and a 2000 population of 16,137.
Lafayette Parish, Louisiana A parish in south-central Louisiana centered on the city of Lafayette; known for its Cajun and Creole culture, regional cuisine, music, and a diverse economy including energy and e…
Lafourche Parish, Louisiana Lafourche Parish is a coastal parish in southern Louisiana centered on Bayou Lafourche. It includes Thibodaux, a mix of Cajun/Creole culture, agriculture, fishing, and energy indus…
Lagan (river in southern Sweden) Lagan Lagan is a principal river in southern Sweden, flowing through the historic province of Halland to the Kattegat. It has shaped local industry, transport, ecology and recreation for…
Laghman Province, Afghanistan Laghman Province Laghman is an eastern Afghan province centered on Mehtar Lam, known for its river valleys, mixed ethnic communities, agricultural economy and a history shaped by regional trade and…
Laghouat Province, Algeria Laghouat Province Central Algerian province centered on the city of Laghouat. A transitional zone between highlands and Sahara, noted for oases, historic towns, pastoralism and nearby natural gas in…
Lago d'Origlio Lago d'Origlio is a small lake near Origlio in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland, noted for its wetland habitat, walking paths, and local ecological importance.
Lago di Vogorno (Verzasca Reservoir) Lago di Vogorno Artificial reservoir on the Verzasca river in Ticino, Switzerland, formed by the Verzasca (Contra) Dam (1961–1965); used for hydroelectricity, flow regulation and scenic recreation…
Lagoon: formation, types, ecology and notable examples Lagoon A lagoon is a shallow body of salt or brackish water partially separated from the open sea by a barrier. This article explains formation, types, ecology, human uses and notable exa…
Lagorce (Ardèche) — a rural commune in southern France Lagorce, Ardèche Lagorce is a small rural commune in the Ardèche department of southern France, noted for limestone landscapes, outdoor recreation, and local agriculture.
Lagos Lagoon — geography, ecology and human uses Lagos Lagoon Lagos Lagoon is a large coastal lagoon in southwestern Nigeria adjacent to the city of Lagos. It supports fisheries, transport and wetlands but faces urban pollution, salinity chan…
Lagos State, Nigeria — overview, geography, history, economy and culture Lagos State Lagos State is Nigeria's coastal, populous economic hub. Centered on the megacity of Lagos with capital Ikeja, it is a major port, financial and cultural centre in West Africa.
LaGrange County, Indiana — Overview and Community LaGrange County, Indiana LaGrange County in northeastern Indiana is a largely rural county with a notable Amish population, agricultural economy and tourism centered on Shipshewana and local markets.
Laguna (province) Laguna is a landlocked province south of Manila in the Philippines, noted for Laguna de Bay, hot springs, agricultural and industrial centers, historic sites, and educational insti…
Lahaul and Spiti district High-altitude district in northern India combining the Lahaul and Spiti valleys; noted for rugged mountains, Tibetan Buddhist culture in Spiti, cold-desert climate, remote monaster…
Lahn (river in western Germany) Lahn The Lahn is a 245.6 km river in western Germany. It rises in the Rothaargebirge, flows through towns such as Marburg and Limburg, and joins the Rhine at Lahnstein near Koblenz.
Lahn-Dill-Kreis Lahn-Dill-Kreis is a rural district in western Hesse, Germany, named for the Lahn and Dill rivers. It includes historic towns such as Wetzlar and Dillenburg and combines industrial…
Lahourcade — commune in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, southwestern France Lahourcade Lahourcade is a small rural commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques département of southwestern France, characterised by agricultural landscapes, local traditions, and the institutions…
Lake (inland standing body of water) Lake An inland body of standing water larger than a pond. Lakes can be natural or artificial, fresh or saline, and vary by origin, ecology, and human uses such as water supply, energy,…
Lake Albacutya (Victoria, Australia) Lake Albacutya Lake Albacutya is an intermittent freshwater lake in western Victoria, Australia, noted for its Ramsar wetland status, seasonal birdlife and role in the Wimmera terminal lakes syst…
Lake Albert (Albert Nyanza) — a Rift Valley lake on the Nile system Lake Albert (Africa) Lake Albert (Albert Nyanza) is an East African Rift lake on the Uganda–DRC border. It links the upper Nile, supports fisheries and communities, and faces environmental and developm…
Lake Amadeus: geography, history, and significance of a Central Australian salt lake Lake Amadeus Lake Amadeus (Pantu) is a vast ephemeral salt lake in the southwest Northern Territory of Australia, notable for its size, Aboriginal connections, and role in regional hydrology an…
Lake Annecy (Lac d'Annecy) — Alpine lake in Haute‑Savoie, France Lake Annecy Lake Annecy is a glacial lake in the Haute‑Savoie region of eastern France, noted for its clear water, mountain setting and historic lakeside towns such as Annecy and Talloires.
Lake Baikal: Siberia’s Ancient, Deep Freshwater Basin Lake Baikal Lake Baikal in southern Siberia is the world’s deepest and one of the oldest freshwater lakes, storing about 20% of unfrozen surface fresh water and hosting exceptional endemic bio…
Lake Blanche — ephemeral salt lake in north-east South Australia Lake Blanche Lake Blanche is a large, usually dry salt lake in north-east South Australia notable for episodic floods, historical European exploration, and modern mineral interest.
Lake Chad: geography, ecology, history and human significance Lake Chad Lake Chad is a shallow, variable endorheic lake in the African Sahel. It supports millions of people, has experienced dramatic shrinkage and partial recovery, and is important for…
Lake Champlain: geography, history, and significance Lake Champlain Lake Champlain is a large freshwater lake between New York and Vermont, extending into Quebec. It has glacial origins, important ecosystems, historical sites, and ongoing roles in…
Lake Chaubunagungamaug (Webster Lake) Lake Chaubunagungamaug Lake Chaubunagungamaug, commonly called Webster Lake, is a freshwater lake in Webster, Massachusetts, known for its long Native American name and as a regional site for boating, fi…
Lake Chungará — High Andean lake in northern Chile Lake Chungará Lake Chungará is a high-altitude lake in northern Chile's Altiplano, noted for its volcanic backdrop, endemic fish, and protection within Lauca National Park. It is a scenic and ec…
Lake Como — geography, history, towns, and cultural significance Lake Como Lake Como (Lago di Como) is a deep glacial lake in Lombardy, Italy, famed for its inverted Y shape, historic villas, lakeside towns and scenic importance for tourism, art and local…
Lake Constance (Bodensee): geography, history, and significance Lake Constance Lake Constance (German: Bodensee) is a large lake on the Rhine between Germany, Switzerland and Austria; notable for its two basins, islands, transport links and unresolved border…
Lake County, California An overview of Lake County, California: geography, Clear Lake, history, economy, communities, and notable events including the 2015 Valley Fire.
Lake County, Florida A central-Florida county established in 1887, known for its many lakes, summer recreation and growing communities including Tavares, Clermont, Leesburg and Mount Dora.
Lake County, Indiana Lake County is a northwestern Indiana county on Lake Michigan; part of the Chicago metro, historically industrial and home to cities such as Gary, Hammond and the county seat Crown…
Lake County, Minnesota: North Shore landscape, communities, and economy Lake County, Minnesota Lake County, Minnesota: North Shore communities centered on Two Harbors, rugged Lake Superior shoreline, forests and lakes, outdoor recreation opportunities, and a mixed resource-a…
Lake County, South Dakota County in eastern South Dakota with county seat Madison. Created in 1873; 2010 population 11,200. Known for its glacial lakes, agriculture, and Dakota State University in Madison.
Lake District: landscape, culture, and conservation in north‑west England Lake District The Lake District is a mountainous, lake‑dotted region in north‑west England known for its glacial scenery, literary associations (Wordsworth, Beatrix Potter), national park status…
