LaGuardia Airport (LGA): Overview, history, operations and significance LaGuardia Airport LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is New York City's close-in airport in Queens; this article covers its layout, airlines, history, operational limits, and role in the regional air network.
Lahor, Swabi District — town in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan Lahor Lahor is a town and tehsil in Swabi District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, on the northern bank of the Indus River. It serves as a local market and agricultural centre with about…
Lahore District An overview of Lahore District in Punjab, Pakistan: geography, history, administration, economy and key cultural landmarks of the provincial capital, Lahore.
Laigné-en-Belin — commune in the Sarthe department, Pays de la Loire, France Laigné-en-Belin Laigné-en-Belin is a rural commune in Sarthe, Pays de la Loire, western France. Summary of its location, landscape, history, governance, economy, local life and visitor information…
Lailly: a commune in the Yonne department of France Lailly Lailly is a small commune in the Yonne department of Bourgogne‑Franche‑Comté, France. This article summarizes its status, typical local features, administration, history and points…
Lain (Yonne) Lain, Yonne Lain is a small rural commune in the Yonne department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté in central France, typical of the region's agricultural communities and local administrative struct…
Laines-aux-Bois Laines-aux-Bois is a small rural commune in the Aube department of the Grand Est region in north-central France, characterized by agricultural land, woodland heritage and a traditi…
Laires — a small commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France Laires Laires is a small rural commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France, historically part of Nord-Pas-de-Calais and now in the Hauts-de-France region.
Laize-la-Ville (former commune in Calvados, Normandy) Laize-la-Ville Laize-la-Ville was a small French commune in the Calvados department, formerly part of Basse-Normandie. On 1 January 2017 it was merged into the new commune Laize-Clinchamps.
Lake Alexandrina — location, ecology, history and uses Lake Alexandrina Overview of Lake Alexandrina in South Australia: geography, ecology, Aboriginal connection, colonial history, 20th-century water works, recreation and conservation status, with fur…
Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska A sparsely populated, large borough in southwestern Alaska that includes Lake Iliamna and parts of the Alaska Peninsula. Remote communities rely on fishing, subsistence activities…
Lake Balboa (Los Angeles neighborhood) Lake Balboa, Los Angeles Lake Balboa is a residential neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles centered on a man-made recreational lake and park in the Sepulveda Basin, valued for outdoor rec…
Lake Biel (Lake Bienne): Swiss lake in the Canton of Bern Lake Biel Lake Biel (Bienne) is a 15 km Swiss lake in Canton Bern, notable for viticulture on its sun-facing slopes, redirected rivers, and recreational and ecological importance in the Jura…
Lake Bonney (South Australia) Lake Bonney refers to two distinct freshwater lakes in South Australia, notable for recreation, wildlife and regional history; often the subject of local stories and occasional mis…
Lake Brienz (Brienzersee): an alpine lake in the canton of Bern Lake Brienz Lake Brienz (Brienzersee) is a deep, turquoise glacial lake north of the Alps in the canton of Bern, Switzerland. Known for steep shores, scenic railways, waterfalls and traditiona…
Lake City, Arkansas: A concise overview of the small northeastern Arkansas city Lake City, Arkansas Lake City is a small city in northeastern Arkansas. This article outlines its location, geography, history, economy, community life and regional connections for a general audience.
Lake Colac: freshwater lake of western Victoria Lake Colac Lake Colac is a shallow freshwater lake in western Victoria, Australia, adjacent to the town of Colac. It is notable for its size, variable water levels, cultural history and recre…
Lake County, Colorado: Overview, Geography, History, and Attractions Lake County, Colorado Lake County, Colorado is a small, high-altitude county centered on Leadville. Known for its mining history, alpine lakes, and outdoor recreation, it combines historic towns and mou…
Lake County, Illinois: overview, geography, history and notable features Lake County, Illinois Lake County is a northeastern Illinois county on Lake Michigan, part of the Chicago metro area. This article summarizes its geography, history, communities, economy and points of i…
Lake County, Montana: overview, geography, communities and facts Lake County, Montana Lake County is a county in northwestern Montana that includes the southern shore of Flathead Lake; its county seat is Polson and the 2010 census recorded 28,746 residents.
Lake County, Ohio Lake County is a northeastern Ohio county along Lake Erie. Its county seat is Painesville; the area combines shoreline parks, suburban communities of Cleveland, light industry, and…
Lake County, Oregon Lake County is a large, sparsely populated county in south‑central Oregon. Centered on the town of Lakeview, it is dominated by high‑desert plateaus, volcanic landmarks, wetlands a…
Lake County, Tennessee — Overview, Geography, and Reelfoot Lake Lake County, Tennessee Rural county in northwest Tennessee centered on Reelfoot Lake; county seat Tiptonville. Known for wetlands, wildlife, fishing, and a small population (7,832 at the 2010 census).
Lake End, Louisiana Lake End is a small unincorporated community in Red River Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is a rural locality governed at the parish level with ties to regional history, lands…
Lake Inari (Inarijärvi) — large lake of Finnish Lapland Lake Inari Lake Inari is a 1,084 km² freshwater lake in Finnish Lapland, north of the Arctic Circle. It has a maximum depth of about 95 m, more than 3,000 islands, important fisheries and str…
Lake Iseo (Lago d'Iseo) — Lombardy lake and Monte Isola Lake Iseo Lake Iseo (Lago d'Iseo or Sebino) is a glacial lake in Lombardy, northern Italy, fed mainly by the Oglio river. Known for Monte Isola, nature reserves, hydroelectric use, wine coun…
Lake Keitele — geography, ecology and cultural importance Lake Keitele Large clear lake in Central Finland noted for good water quality, varied depths, recreational use and cultural references; lies near Äänekoski, Viitasaari, Konnevesi and Vesanto.
Lake Louise (Alberta) Glacial lake in Banff National Park, Alberta, noted for its vivid emerald water from glacial rock flour, a Victoria Glacier backdrop, historic naming for Princess Louise, and exten…
Lake Mackay (Wilkinkarra) — Salt lake of central Australia Lake Mackay Large ephemeral salt lake on the Western Australia–Northern Territory border, culturally central to the Pintupi (Wilkinkarra) and notable for its salt crusts, desert setting and oc…
Lake Macquarie (New South Wales) Lake Macquarie, also called Awaba, is Australia’s largest coastal saltwater lake. It lies on the New South Wales coast north of Sydney, covers about 110 km², and supports recreatio…
Lake McKenzie (Boorangoora) — perched lake on Fraser Island Lake McKenzie Lake McKenzie (Boorangoora) is a silica‑lined perched lake on Fraser Island (K'gari), Queensland, known for its clear, nutrient‑poor waters, white sand beaches, cultural significan…
Lake Mungo — dry lake, archaeological site and World Heritage landscape Lake Mungo Lake Mungo is a dry lake in south‑western New South Wales, Australia, notable for ancient Aboriginal remains, Pleistocene landscapes, and scientific discoveries in archaeology and…
Lake Okeechobee: Florida’s largest freshwater lake Lake Okeechobee Lake Okeechobee is Florida’s largest lake, covering about 730 sq mi. This shallow, historically important body of water influences regional ecology, water management, agriculture,…
Lake Park, Florida Lake Park is a small coastal town in Palm Beach County, Florida, known for its waterfront neighborhoods, local businesses, and proximity to larger South Florida cities.
Lake Park, Iowa Lake Park is a small lakeside city in northwest Iowa known for its recreational access, agricultural roots, and small-town community life in the United States.
Lake Peipus (Peipsi–Pihkva) — large border lake between Estonia and Russia Lake Peipus Lake Peipus is a shallow glacial freshwater lake on the Estonia–Russia border. Covering roughly 3,500 km², it is important for fisheries, birdlife, seasonal ice, regional history a…
Lake Placid, Florida Small town in Highlands County, central Florida, noted for its many lakes, caladium farming, and a downtown famed for outdoor murals and local heritage.
Lake Placid, New York — Adirondack village and two-time Winter Olympic host Lake Placid, New York Lake Placid is a village in New York's Adirondack Park known for Mirror Lake, winter sports, outdoor recreation and hosting the Winter Olympics in 1932 and 1980.
Rara Lake (Raratal) — Nepal's largest natural lake Lake Rara Rara Lake (Raratal) is Nepal's largest natural lake, set at high elevation in Rara National Park, Mugu District. Known for clear water, mountain scenery, alpine ecosystems and limi…
Lake San Marcos, California — community, lake, and recreational area Lake San Marcos, California Lake San Marcos is a small resort-oriented community in North County San Diego surrounding a reservoir; known for residential neighborhoods, a marina, golf and trails, and a mix of…
Lake Shore Drive (Chicago) Lake Shore Drive Scenic, largely limited‑access boulevard that follows Lake Michigan along Chicago's lakefront, linking parks, museums and downtown while serving as a major commuter and recreationa…
Lake Taneycomo — Ozark reservoir and trout fishery in Missouri Lake Taneycomo Lake Taneycomo is a man-made reservoir on the White River in Taney County, Missouri, notable for cold-water trout fishing, river-like character, and its location through Branson in…
Lake Thun (Thunersee) — Alpine lake of the Bernese Oberland Lake Thun Lake Thun (German: Thunersee) is a large alpine lake in Switzerland’s Bernese Oberland, fed from Lake Brienz and drained by the Aare; it supports transport, tourism and local ecolo…
Lake Titicaca — High Andean lake on the Peru–Bolivia border Lake Titicaca Lake Titicaca is a large, high-altitude freshwater lake in the Andes on the Peru–Bolivia border, known for its elevation, cultural islands, endemic wildlife, and archaeological imp…
Lake Toba — Volcanic caldera lake in northern Sumatra Lake Toba Lake Toba is a large caldera lake in northern Sumatra, Indonesia. Formed by a major volcanic eruption, it is the largest volcanic lake in the world and an important cultural, ecolo…
Lake Tōya (Tōya-ko) — volcanic caldera lake in Hokkaidō, Japan Lake Tōya Lake Tōya is a nearly circular caldera lake in Shikotsu-Toya National Park, Hokkaidō. Noted for its central islands, nearby Mount Usu, hot-spring resorts and the 2008 G8 summit sit…
Lake View, Chicago Lake View is a dense, diverse North Side community area of Chicago known for its lakefront setting, Wrigley Field and Wrigleyville, the Belmont Theater District, and a prominent LG…
Lake View, Kansas Lake View is an unincorporated community in Douglas County, Kansas, located about one mile north of Lawrence. It is a small residential and rural area governed by the county and cl…
