Geography

Logar Province — eastern Afghan region centered on Pul-i-Alam Logar Province Logar Province lies east of Kabul in Afghanistan. Its capital is Pul-i-Alam. The province is mainly Pashtun, agricultural, and notable for the Mes Aynak archaeological and copper s…

Logone Occidental (prefecture) Former prefecture in southern Chad with capital Moundou. One of fourteen historic prefectures, it existed until the 2002 administrative reorganization that replaced prefectures wit…

Logone Occidental Region (Chad) Logone Occidental Region Logone Occidental is a southwestern region of Chad with capital Moundou; known for agriculture along the Logone basin, diverse local cultures, and a tropical climate shaped by the…

Logone Oriental (prefecture) — former prefecture of Chad Logone Oriental (prefecture) Logone Oriental was a former prefecture in southern Chad with capital Doba. It occupied part of the Logone River basin and was reorganized into regions in 2002; noted for agricultu…

Logone Oriental Region (Chad) Logone Oriental Region Logone Oriental is a region in southern Chad with capital Doba. It lies near 8°39′N 16°51′E and is known for agriculture, cross-border trade and regional oil development.

Loing — a central French tributary of the Seine Loing The Loing is a river in central France, a left-bank tributary of the Seine. It crosses three administrative regions and has shaped local transport, industry, ecology and recreation…

Loir (river) — a tributary of the Sarthe in central France Loir The Loir is a central French river, a left-bank tributary of the Sarthe. It flows through Centre-Val de Loire and Pays de la Loire and gives its name to two departments.

Loire The Loire is France's longest river, rising in the Massif Central and flowing to the Atlantic. It lends its name to the Loire Valley, wine regions and administrative areas and has…

Loire River: Geography, History, and Cultural Importance Loire River The Loire is France's longest river (about 1,013 km), rising in the Massif Central and flowing to the Atlantic near Nantes. Its valley is notable for châteaux, vineyards, biodivers…

Loire-Atlantique — French coastal department centered on Nantes Loire-Atlantique Loire-Atlantique is a department in western France, named for the Loire River and the Atlantic coast. Its prefecture is Nantes; the area blends maritime industry, cultural heritage…

Loiret: department of north-central France in Centre-Val de Loire Loiret Loiret is a French department in the Centre-Val de Loire region, named for the Loiret river. It includes Orléans, mixed river valleys, forests and historic towns tied to the Loire…

Loja Province (Ecuador) Loja Province Loja Province in southern Ecuador is noted for Andean landscapes, the biodiversity-rich Podocarpus National Park, cultural life in the city of Loja, and agriculture and ecotourism.

Lomaiviti Province An overview of Lomaiviti Province in central Fiji: its islands, geography, history, economy, and cultural significance, including the historic town of Levuka.

Lomami Province Lomami is a central province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo with capital Kabinda. Created during the 2015 territorial reorganization, it is named after the Lomami River an…

Lombardy — Northern Italy's populous and economically pivotal region Lombardy Lombardy (Lombardia) is a northern Italian region centered on Milan, noted for its economy, lakes and Alps, rich medieval and modern history, diverse culture and cuisine, and impor…

Lombok: Indonesian island east of Bali Lombok Lombok is an Indonesian island in West Nusa Tenggara, noted for Mount Rinjani, the Gili Islands, rich Sasak culture, beaches, diving and growing tourism. It lies east of Bali acros…

Longitude (geographic coordinate of east–west position) Longitude Longitude is the angular measure of a place’s east–west position relative to the Prime Meridian. It is given in degrees, links coordinates to time, and is essential for navigation,…

Lopača (Vrbanja) — a right-bank tributary of the Vrbanja River Lopača (Vrbanja) Lopača is a small right tributary in the upper Vrbanja basin (Bosnia and Herzegovina). Originating on Selačka Mountain, it passes Gelići, feeds springs and historic watermills, and…

Loralai District, Balochistan (Pakistan) Loralai District Loralai District is a central district of Balochistan province in Pakistan. Established in 1903, it centers on Loralai town and was later divided to create Musakhel and Barkhan dis…

Lorestan Province, Iran Lorestan province Mountainous province in western Iran, located in the Zagros Mountains. Homeland of the Lurs and the Luri language, noted for rugged landscapes, rich archaeology, traditional crafts…

Loreto Region, Peru Loreto Region Loreto is Peru’s largest and most northerly region, occupying much of the Amazon basin. It is sparsely populated, biologically rich, and centered on the river port city of Iquitos.

Lori Province (Armenia): geography, history, and cultural heritage Lori Province Lori is a mountainous province in northern Armenia, bordering Georgia. Known for Vanadzor, medieval monasteries (Haghpat, Sanahin), Debed Canyon, and cultural figures such as Sayat…

Lörrach (district) Lörrach is a rural district in southwest Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It borders France and Switzerland, includes part of the Black Forest and Rhine valley, and is noted for cross‑b…

Lorraine — historic region in northeastern France Lorraine Lorraine is a historic and former administrative region in northeastern France, now part of Grand Est. This article summarizes its geography, history, economy, major cities, and cu…

Lorze — river of the Canton of Zug, Switzerland Lorze Regional river in the Canton of Zug that flows from Lake Ägeri through Lake Zug into the Reuss, shaping local ecology, settlement and water management.

Los Angeles River A 51-mile river running through Los Angeles County, historically free-flowing but largely channelized; subject of ecological restoration, recreation, and urban planning efforts.

Los Lagos Region (X Region) of Chile Los Lagos Region Southern Chilean region known for lakes, islands and volcanoes; capital Puerto Montt; four provinces include Llanquihue, Osorno, Chiloé and Palena. Economy: fisheries, aquaculture…

Los Ríos Province, Ecuador Los Ríos Province Los Ríos is a coastal province of Ecuador known for its river networks, fertile lowlands, agricultural economy and the provincial capital Babahoyo.

Los Ríos Region (XIV Region) — southern Chilean region centered on Valdivia Los Ríos Region Los Ríos is one of Chile's 16 regions, created in 2007 from Los Lagos. Centered on Valdivia, it features temperate rainforests, a dense river and lake network, forestry, agricultur…

Lot (river) — tributary of the Garonne in southwestern France Lot (river) The Lot (Occitan: Olt) is a major river in southern France rising in the Massif Central and joining the Garonne; known for its limestone valleys, historic towns and varied river us…

Lot-et-Garonne: department in southwestern France Lot-et-Garonne Lot-et-Garonne is a department in southwestern France named for the Lot and Garonne rivers, noted for agriculture (prunes), historic towns such as Agen, river valleys, and canals t…

Lothian Lothian is a historic and former administrative region on Scotland's east coast, encompassing Edinburgh and surrounding counties; known for its coastal plain, medieval history, and…

Loubaresse (Ardèche): rural commune in southern France Loubaresse, Ardèche Loubaresse is a small rural commune in the Ardèche department of southern France, notable for its rolling landscapes, traditional architecture, agriculture and quiet access to regi…

Louisiana — overview of geography, history, culture, and environment Louisiana U.S. state on the Gulf Coast known for its French heritage, wetlands, distinctive cuisine, and major port city New Orleans. Covers geography, climate, history, culture, economy and…

Loup County, Nebraska Loup County is a sparsely populated county in central Nebraska. Founded in 1883 with county seat Taylor, it is rural in character, shaped by the Loup River and an economy based on…

Loupiac (Gironde) — commune and wine appellation in southwestern France Loupiac, Gironde Loupiac is a small commune in Gironde, southwestern France, noted for riverside vineyards and a local appellation of sweet white wines. Entry covers geography, viticulture, history…

Louroux-Hodement (former commune in Allier, France) Louroux-Hodement Louroux-Hodement was a small rural commune in the Allier department of central France. On 1 January 2016 it merged into the new commune Haut-Bocage; typical bocage landscape and lo…

Lovech Province — geography, history, economy and cultural highlights Lovech Province Overview of Lovech Province in north-central Bulgaria: geography, municipalities, history, economy, transport, and main cultural and natural attractions.

Low Countries Region of northwestern Europe around the Rhine–Scheldt–Meuse deltas, historically and culturally linked; today covering the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg and nearby border areas…

Lowari Pass (Lowari Top) Lowari Pass High mountain pass (≈3,120 m) connecting Chitral and Dir in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Traditionally seasonal, its year‑round access has been improved by the Lowari Tunnel, redu…

Lower Austria (Niederösterreich) — geography, history and economy Lower Austria Lower Austria (Niederösterreich) is Austria's largest state by area, surrounding Vienna. It features the Danube valley, varied mountain ranges, important wine regions and a largely…

Lower Bavaria (Niederbayern): Geography, Administration, Economy and Major Towns Lower Bavaria Government Region Overview of Lower Bavaria (Niederbayern): geography, administrative structure, economy, transport links and major towns such as Landshut, Straubing, Passau and Deggendorf, with reg…

Lower Dir District Lower Dir is a district in northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, centered on Timergara. It features mountainous terrain, the Panjkora River, Pashto-speaking communities, and a…

Lower Egypt (Nile Delta): geography, history, and cultural identity Lower Egypt Lower Egypt, the Nile Delta region north of Cairo, is the fertile, papyrus-rich plain of ancient Ta-Mehu. This article covers its geography, climate, political divisions, symbols,…

Lower Kohistan District Lower Kohistan is a mountainous administrative district in Hazara Division, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, formed in 2014 when Kohistan District was divided into Upper and Lower Koh…

Lower Normandy (Basse-Normandie): geography, history and economy Lower Normandy Former French administrative region Basse-Normandie (Lower Normandy). Overview of its geography, departments, history, agriculture, cheeses, and cultural sites, now part of Normand…

Lower Saxony Lower Saxony (Niedersachsen) is a large northwestern German state known for diverse landscapes, strong agriculture and industry, historic cities, and maritime and cultural heritage…

Lower Silesian Voivodeship (Dolnośląskie) Lower Silesian Voivodeship A southwestern Polish province centered on Wrocław, noted for diverse landscapes, industrial and cultural heritage, national parks, and a complex history shaped by Central European…