Geography

Libya: geography, history, government, economy and culture Libya A concise overview of Libya: its location in North Africa, geography, historical milestones from independence to the post‑2011 era, political structure, economy dominated by hydroc…

Libyan Desert: geography, history and notable features Libyan Desert A concise overview of the Libyan Desert — a vast, extremely arid region of the Sahara — covering landscape, climate, notable sites, human history and its scientific and cultural im…

Lichtenberg — eastern Berlin district: history, character and redevelopment Lichtenberg Lichtenberg is a locality in eastern Berlin with origins as a village, industrial growth, and postwar development; it became part of a larger borough in 2001 and retains notable si…

Lichtenberg–Hohenschönhausen: Berlin borough overview and history Lichtenberg-Hohenschönhausen An overview of Lichtenberg–Hohenschönhausen, a borough of Berlin: geography, history, key sites such as Tierpark and former Stasi facilities, administration and notable facts.

Lichtenfels (district) — overview, geography, history and culture Lichtenfels (district) Lichtenfels is a rural district (Landkreis) in Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany. This article summarizes its geography, administrative role, history, economy, cultural traditions…

Liechtenstein Small Alpine principality between Austria and Switzerland. A constitutional monarchy known for banking, light manufacturing and being one of two doubly landlocked countries in Euro…

Liège (province) — Wallonia, Belgium Liège (province) Liège is the easternmost province of Wallonia in Belgium: a region of river valleys, industry and bilingual communities, with a complex history linking Roman, medieval and industri…

Lienz District (East Tyrol) — geography, history, economy Lienz District Lienz District is the sole district of East Tyrol, Austria. This article summarizes its location, landscape, administration, economy and role as a mountain and border region.

Liezen District: largest district of Styria, Austria Liezen District Liezen District is the largest district in Austria, located in northern Styria. It spans extensive Alpine terrain, includes important valleys and towns, and is divided into Bereich…

Liguria — coastal region of northwestern Italy Liguria Liguria is a narrow coastal region in northwestern Italy, centered on the port city of Genoa. Known for its Mediterranean coast, maritime history, the Italian Riviera and foods lik…

Ligurian Sea Northern arm of the Mediterranean between the Italian Riviera and Corsica, noted for its deep waters, rich marine life, busy ports, and conservation efforts such as marine mammal p…

Lika-Senj County: geography, history, parks and economy Lika-Senj County Croatia's largest county by area, Lika-Senj combines highland Lika, Adriatic coastline, Plitvice and Velebit national parks, a sparse population and an economy shaped by nature and…

Likouala Department (Republic of the Congo) Likouala Department Likouala is a northern department of the Republic of the Congo, centered on the riverine capital Impfondo. It is dominated by rainforest, wetlands and river networks with important…

Lilienfeld District (Lower Austria) Lilienfeld District Overview of Lilienfeld District in southern Lower Austria: geography, administration, history, economy, culture and key sites such as the Cistercian Lilienfeld Abbey.

Lima Region (Peru): geography, history, economy and administration Lima Region Overview of Peru's Lima Region — its landscape, history (including Caral), economy, administrative structure (capital Huacho), and points of environmental and cultural interest.

Lima, Dalarna — village in Malung-Sälen Municipality, Sweden Lima, Sweden Lima is a small riverside village in Dalarna County, Sweden. Located on the Västerdalälven within Malung-Sälen Municipality, it has a rural character, local services, and a history…

Limburg — provinces, historic duchy, towns and culture Limburg Limburg denotes several places and a regional identity in the Low Countries and Germany: two modern provinces, a medieval duchy, towns, a regional language and shared cultural and…

Limburg-Weilburg (Landkreis) Limburg-Weilburg Limburg-Weilburg is a district in western Hesse, Germany, centered on Limburg an der Lahn. It covers Lahn valley towns, low mountain foothills, and combines historic sites with loc…

Limestone County, Texas A concise overview of Limestone County, Texas: its location, formation in 1846, county seat Groesbeck, landscape, history, economy and notable sites including Fort Parker and rural…

Limmat (river, Switzerland) Limmat The Limmat is the outflow of Lake Zürich, running northwest through the city of Zürich and joining the Aare near Brugg. It is notable for its urban riverfront, tributaries, and hyd…

Limón Province (Costa Rica): Geography, History, Biodiversity, and Culture Limón Province Limón is Costa Rica's Caribbean province, known for tropical rainforests, Afro‑Caribbean and indigenous communities, major Atlantic ports, protected parks and important sea‑turtle…

Limpopo Province: South Africa’s northernmost province Limpopo Limpopo is South Africa’s northernmost province, named for the Limpopo River. It borders Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Botswana and is known for varied landscapes, cultural diversity, w…

Limpopo River Major river in southern Africa flowing east to the Indian Ocean through or along the borders of South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Mozambique; important for ecology, people and c…

Linares Province (Maule Region, Chile) Linares Province Central Chilean province in the Maule Region (VII) centered on the city of Linares; an agricultural and transport hub in the fertile Central Valley with valleys, rivers and Andean…

Lincoln County (United States counties) Lincoln County Lincoln County is the name used by 23 U.S. counties. This article summarizes their origins, distribution, administrative role, notable examples, and distinctions from similarly nam…

Lincoln County, Georgia Lincoln County, in eastern Georgia on the Savannah River, is a small rural county with a lakeshore, a historic county seat at Lincolnton, and an economy shaped by agriculture and r…

Lincoln County, Kansas Lincoln County is a rural county in north-central Kansas. Its county seat and largest city is Lincoln Center. The county is sparsely populated and historically agricultural, with r…

Lincoln County, Kentucky — overview, history, geography, and community Lincoln County, Kentucky Lincoln County is a largely rural county in central Kentucky with county seat Stanford. It has 2010 population 24,742, early American roots, agricultural traditions, local governme…

Lincoln County, Nebraska — overview, history, economy and notable places Lincoln County, Nebraska Lincoln County in west-central Nebraska, with county seat North Platte, is a rail and agricultural center known for Bailey Yard, Buffalo Bill sites, and rural High Plains landscape…

Lincoln County, South Dakota County in southeastern South Dakota, part of the Sioux Falls metropolitan area. Founded in 1867 and named for Abraham Lincoln, it combines agricultural land, growing suburbs and ri…

Lincoln County, Washington Rural county in eastern Washington with county seat Davenport. Largely agricultural, sparsely populated; 2010 census recorded 10,570 residents. History, economy, and communities su…

Lincoln County, West Virginia Rural county in southwestern West Virginia, established in 1867 and named for Abraham Lincoln; county seat Hamlin. Historically shaped by timber, coal and small‑town Appalachian li…

Lincoln County, Wisconsin Lincoln County is a rural county in north-central Wisconsin with Merrill as its county seat, known for forests, outdoor recreation, and a small, dispersed population (28,867 in 201…

Lincoln Parish, Louisiana Northern Louisiana parish established in 1873 with seat at Ruston; home to Louisiana Tech University and a regional mix of education, agriculture, manufacturing and services.

Lincolnshire (county in eastern England) Lincolnshire Lincolnshire is a largely rural county in eastern England, noted for the historic city of Lincoln, wide agricultural plains, chalk Wolds, the Fens and a long North Sea coastline.

Lincolnshire, Illinois Lincolnshire is an affluent suburban village in southern Lake County, Illinois, known for parks, a strong school system, community events and cultural venues serving the Chicago me…

Lindau (district) — rural district in Swabia, Bavaria Lindau (district) Lindau is a rural district in Swabia in southwest Bavaria, Germany. It borders Baden-Württemberg and Austria, lies on Lake Constance and centres on the historic town of Lindau, a l…

Linderte — village in Ronnenberg, Lower Saxony, Germany Linderte Linderte is a small village in the municipality of Ronnenberg in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is a mainly residential and agricultural community with about 500 inhabitants (2008) and…

Lindi Region (Tanzania): geography, history, economy and notable features Lindi Region Lindi Region is a coastal administrative region in southeastern Tanzania centered on the town of Lindi. It is noted for coastal landscapes, rural livelihoods and parts of the Selou…

Line Islands (central Pacific archipelago) Line Islands A chain of coral atolls and low islands near the equator in the central Pacific, split between the United States and Kiribati; notable for remote wildlife habitats, large atolls, a…

Line of Actual Control (India–China) Line of Actual Control De facto border separating Indian and Chinese controlled territory in the Himalaya; its sectors, origins, management agreements, and strategic importance.

Line of Control (Kashmir) — de facto military boundary between India and Pakistan Line of Control The Line of Control (LoC) is the de facto military boundary dividing the Kashmir region between India and Pakistan, created after the 1947–49 conflict and formalized in agreements…

Linn County, Iowa Linn County in eastern Iowa, founded in 1839 and named for Senator Lewis F. Linn. Its county seat is Cedar Rapids; the county combines a major urban center with surrounding towns,…

Linn County, Kansas Linn County is a largely rural county in eastern Kansas along the Missouri border. Its county seat is Mound City and its largest community is Pleasanton. The county was named for S…

Linth (Swiss river) Linth Alpine river in eastern Switzerland rising near Linthal in the canton of Glarus, flowing about 50 km into Lake Zurich. Noted for 19th‑century river corrections, historic textile po…

Linzeux: a small commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France Linzeux Overview of Linzeux, a small rural commune in Pas-de-Calais (Hauts-de-France). Covers location, administration, landscape, history, economy and practical information for visitors a…

Lippe — German district, historical principality and cultural region Lippe Lippe is a region in northwestern Germany: today a district in North Rhine-Westphalia, formerly a medieval county and a small principality ruled by the House of Lippe.

Lippe (district) — overview, history, geography and notable sites Lippe (district) Lippe is a rural district in eastern North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, named for the historic Principality of Lippe. It includes Detmold and market towns, with forests, cultural sit…