Lanna (Örebro County) — locality spanning Lekeberg and Örebro municipalities Lanna Lanna is a small Swedish locality in Örebro County, divided between Lekeberg and Örebro municipalities. It had 537 inhabitants in 2010 and serves as a residential and rural communi…
Lantau Island (Hong Kong's largest island) Lantau Island Lantau Island is Hong Kong’s largest island, known for its mountains, beaches, rural villages, major infrastructure and tourist sites including the airport, Tian Tan Buddha, Tai O…
Lantian County, Shaanxi — overview, geography, economy and cultural importance Lantian County Lantian County (蓝田县) is a county under Xi'an, Shaanxi, China, known for its jade, agriculture and scenic location at the northern edge of the Qinling Mountains.
Lanu-puisto: Olavi Lanu's Sculpture Park in Lahti, Finland Lanu-puisto Sculpture park near Pikku-Vesijärvi in Lahti featuring 12 textured concrete works by Olavi Lanu. Installed 1988–1992, the sculptures blend with the landscape and are noted for orga…
Lanusei, Sardinia Lanusei Lanusei is a small town and comune in the Province of Nuoro, Sardinia, Italy. It lies inland at about 595 m elevation, with an area of 53.17 km² and a population around 5,400 (2016…
Lanzarote — Canary Island of Volcanoes, Art and Tourism Lanzarote Lanzarote is a volcanic island in the Canary Islands known for stark lava landscapes, unique viticulture, César Manrique’s influence, protected parks and a tourism-driven economy.
Lanzhou: Gateway City on the Yellow River in Northwest China Lanzhou Overview of Lanzhou, the capital of Gansu province: geography, history, economy, transport links, culture and notable sites, with context on its role on the Silk Road and modern Ch…
Laoag — capital city of Ilocos Norte, Philippines Laoag Overview of Laoag, the capital of Ilocos Norte in the Philippines: geography, history, economy, culture, transport, and notable landmarks.
Lapeyrouse (Ain) — commune in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France Lapeyrouse, Ain Lapeyrouse is a small French commune in the Ain department within the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. This article summarizes its location, governance, landscape, history, economy and…
LaPlace, Louisiana LaPlace is a census-designated place in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana, located on the east bank of the Mississippi River. It combines residential communities with river-or…
LaPorte County, Indiana LaPorte County in northwest Indiana includes lakeshore, towns and agricultural land. The county seat is La Porte and the largest city is Michigan City. It is part of the Chicago me…
Lapui (city in Fars Province, Iran) Lapui Lapui (لپوئي) is a small city in Zarqan District, Shiraz County, Fars Province, Iran. Historically known as Qal‘eh-i-Lapūi, its name suggests origins as a fortified settlement in t…
Lapwai, Idaho Lapwai is a small city in Nez Perce County, Idaho, located within the Nez Perce Indian Reservation. It is a local center of Nez Perce culture, history, education, and government se…
Lar (Larestan), Iran Lar, Iran Lar is a city in southern Fars Province, Iran, serving as the administrative center of Larestan County. It is known for its historic role in regional trade, local culture, and dist…
Laramie County, Wyoming County in southeastern Wyoming; home to Cheyenne (state capital). Plains landscape, railroad and highway history, F.E. Warren AFB, Cheyenne Frontier Days, borders Nebraska and Colo…
Laramie, Wyoming Laramie is a city in southeastern Wyoming, home to the University of Wyoming and the county seat of Albany County. It is known for its high plains setting, university culture, hist…
Laredo, Texas — Border City, Trade Hub, and Cultural Center Laredo, Texas Laredo, founded in 1755 on the Rio Grande, is a U.S.–Mexico border city in Texas known for international trade, a predominantly Hispanic population, bilingual culture, and cross‑bo…
Largs (North Ayrshire, Scotland) Largs Coastal town on the Firth of Clyde in North Ayrshire, Scotland. A Victorian seaside resort, site of the 1263 Battle of Largs, gateway to Great Cumbrae, with promenade, marinas and…
Larkana District (Sindh, Pakistan) Larkana District Larkana District in Sindh province of Pakistan, centered on Larkana city. Known for agricultural economy, Indus Valley heritage (Mohenjo-daro), and its political importance. Four t…
Larkhall, South Lanarkshire, Scotland Larkhall Larkhall is a town in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, traditionally an industrial community southeast of Glasgow. This article covers its overview, history, economy, transport and loc…
Larnaca — coastal city and administrative centre on the southern coast of Cyprus Larnaca Larnaca is a port city on Cyprus's southern shore, capital of the Larnaca District. Noted for its salt lake, St. Lazarus Church, marina, seaport and Larnaca International Airport.
Larnas — a small commune in Ardèche, southern France Larnas Larnas is a small rural commune in the Ardèche département of southern France, typical of the region in landscape, history and local administration, with agriculture, heritage and…
Larned, Kansas County seat of Pawnee County in central Kansas, Larned grew near a 19th-century military post and today is known for historic Fort Larned, local services, and regional agriculture.…
Laroque-de-Fa (Aude) Laroque-de-Fa Laroque-de-Fa is a small rural commune in Aude, Occitanie, in southern France, noted for its low population, rustic character and typical local administration and economy.
Larrabee, Iowa Larrabee is a very small city in Cherokee County, Iowa, United States, noted for its rural character and small population (132 at the 2010 U.S. Census). ZIP code 51029.
Larsen Bay, Alaska (Uyaqsaq) — coastal city on Kodiak Island Larsen Bay, Alaska Larsen Bay (Alutiiq: Uyaqsaq) is a small incorporated city on Kodiak Island in Alaska, known for its fishing economy, Alaska Native heritage, and remote maritime environment.
Las Anod — city in northern Somalia Las Anod Las Anod is a regional city in northern Somalia with historical ties to the Dervish State and the British protectorate; today it is a regional commercial and administrative center…
Las Bela (princely state) Las Bela was a princely state on the southern edge of British India and later part of Pakistan; ruled by Jams, it merged into West Pakistan in 1955 and later became part of Balochi…
Las Galeras (Dominican Republic) Las Galeras Las Galeras is a coastal municipal district on the eastern Samaná Peninsula, Dominican Republic, noted for its beaches, small‑scale fishing and tourism, and a name that recalls 16t…
Las Plassas (Is Pràtzas): small comune in South Sardinia Las Plassas Las Plassas (Sardinian: Is Pràtzas) is a small Italian comune in the Province of Sud Sardegna, Sardinia. Rural community noted for its traditional character, area 11.04 km², elevat…
Las Tunas Province, Cuba: overview, geography, history and economy Las Tunas Province Las Tunas is an eastern Cuban province known for flat plains, sugarcane and cattle, coastal mangroves, and the capital Victoria de Las Tunas. It was formed during 1970s administrat…
LaSalle County, Illinois County in north-central Illinois with seat in Ottawa; noted for the Illinois River corridor, Starved Rock State Park, mixed agriculture and industry, and historical ties to explore…
LaSalle Street (Chicago): history, architecture and its financial role LaSalle Street LaSalle Street is a principal north–south thoroughfare in Chicago known for its concentration of banks, the Chicago Board of Trade, landmark architecture, and its role in the city'…
Lasbela District, Balochistan Lasbela District Lasbela District is a coastal district in Balochistan, Pakistan. Headquartered at Uthal, it has plains and coastal lowlands, a mixed agricultural and fishing economy, and was forme…
Lashkar Gah (Bost) — regional capital of Helmand Province, Afghanistan Lashkar Gah Lashkar Gah, historically Bost, is the administrative centre of Helmand Province in southern Afghanistan, sited on irrigated plains between the Helmand and Arghandab rivers and ser…
Lassay-les-Châteaux Lassay-les-Châteaux, a small commune in Mayenne, Pays de la Loire, northwest France, is known for its medieval fortifications and a notable 15th‑century castle. Historic centre, ru…
Lasse (Pyrénées-Atlantiques): a small commune in southwestern France Lasse, Pyrénées-Atlantiques Lasse is a rural commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques département in southwestern France, set in the Pyrenean foothills of the Basque country and known for traditional architecture,…
Lasson (Calvados) — former commune in Normandy, France Lasson, Calvados Lasson is a former commune in the Calvados department of northwestern France. It was merged into the commune of Rots on 1 January 2016 and is part of the historic Normandy region.
Lasson (Yonne) — a small commune in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France Lasson, Yonne Lasson is a small French commune in the Yonne department, located within the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region. This article outlines its setting, administration, history and local ch…
Lasswade: a concise guide to the Midlothian village Lasswade Overview of Lasswade, a settlement in Midlothian, Scotland: location, history, notable features, and modern community life, including its 1929 merger with Bonnyrigg.
Lassy, Calvados (former commune in Normandy, France) Lassy, Calvados Former commune in the Calvados department of northwestern France, merged into Terres de Druance in 2017. Overview, administrative history, local character, and context within regio…
Latifi (city in Larestan County, Fars Province, Iran) Latifi Latifi is a settlement in the Central District of Larestan County, Fars Province, Iran. This article outlines its location, local characteristics, historical context, economy and a…
Latimer County, Oklahoma Latimer County is a rural county in southeastern Oklahoma. Its county seat is Wilburton. The area is known for forested hills, a history of mining and timber, and outdoor recreatio…
Lattingtown, New York Lattingtown is an incorporated village on the North Shore of Long Island in the Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, New York. It is a small, primarily residential community noted fo…
Lauderdale County, Alabama: overview, history, communities, and culture Lauderdale County, Alabama Lauderdale County is in the northwestern corner of Alabama. This article summarizes its geography, history, communities such as Florence and Muscle Shoals, economy, cultural landma…
Lauderdale County, Mississippi County in eastern Mississippi with county seat Meridian; founded 1833 and named for Colonel James Lauderdale, noted for its rail history, regional services, and mixed economy.
Launceston, Cornwall Launceston Market town in northeast Cornwall, England, near the River Tamar and A30. Historic former county capital with a Norman castle, parish church of St Mary Magdalene and a compact medi…
Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia — historic rural cemetery and landmark Laurel Hill Cemetery A 19th-century rural cemetery in Philadelphia along the Schuylkill River, noted for its landscape design, Gothic architecture, and the graves of prominent Americans. A National His…
