Lehigh, Oklahoma Lehigh is a small municipality in Coal County, Oklahoma, originally built around coal mining. This article summarizes its location, history, economy, demographics and local charact…
Lehri Nature Park (Jhelum District, Punjab, Pakistan) Lehri Nature Park Lehri Nature Park is a protected green area in Jhelum District, northern Punjab, Pakistan, providing habitat, recreation, and local conservation of native flora and fauna.
Lehua Island: a small volcanic islet and seabird sanctuary off Kauai Lehua Lehua is an uninhabited volcanic islet north of Niʻihau and west of Kauai. Known for its tuff-cone geology, seabird colonies and protected status, it is visited mainly by boat for…
Leicester Square Public square in London's West End known for cinemas, theatres and entertainment; a pedestrianised focal point for film premieres, nightlife and tourists near Piccadilly Circus and…
Leighton Buzzard: market town in Bedfordshire, England Leighton Buzzard Overview of Leighton Buzzard, a Bedfordshire market town of about 37,000 people — its history, character, economy, transport links, and notable attractions including canals and a h…
Leiston, Suffolk Leiston Leiston is a small town on the Suffolk coast in eastern England, known for its industrial heritage, proximity to Sizewell nuclear sites, nearby nature reserves and historic abbey r…
Leith: Port district and historic burgh of Edinburgh Leith Leith is the port district of Edinburgh on the Firth of Forth, historically an independent burgh with a maritime, industrial and cultural heritage now renewed by regeneration, tour…
Leloaloa, Tutuila (American Samoa) Leloaloa Leloaloa is a small village on Tutuila Island in American Samoa, located in Maoputasi County. The article describes its location, community life, and notable people.
Lemhi County, Idaho Rural county in eastern Idaho centered on the city of Salmon, known for its mountain ranges, the Salmon River, outdoor recreation, and historical ties to the Lemhi Shoshone.
Lenapah, Oklahoma — small town in Nowata County Lenapah, Oklahoma Lenapah is a small rural town in Nowata County, northeastern Oklahoma. It is named for the Lenape people and is primarily agricultural, with a history tied to settlement and region…
Lenno — Lakeside village on Lake Como, Italy Lenno Lenno is a small village on Lake Como, noted for the Golfo di Venere, Roman origins, Villa del Balbianello, olive cultivation and tourism. Since 2014 it is part of the comune of Tr…
Lentilles (Aube) — a small commune in north-central France Lentilles Lentilles is a small rural commune in the Aube département of north-central France. This article describes its setting, administration, history, economy and notable features, and e…
Leoben (district) — central Styrian district in Austria Leoben (district) Leoben District is a mountainous district in central Styria, Austria. It covers about 1,052 km², had roughly 60,060 residents (2019) and centers on the city of Leoben.
Leola, Arkansas Leola is a small incorporated community in Grant County, Arkansas. This article describes its setting, history, economy, community life, and notable features for readers seeking co…
Leon: name, places, history and cultural uses Leon Leon (Léon, León) is a personal and place name from the Latin/Greek root for 'lion'. This article surveys its etymology, major cities named León, cultural uses, brands, and notable…
Leon County, Texas Leon County is a rural county in east-central Texas. The county seat is Centerville. Population was 16,801 at the 2010 census. The area is characterized by small towns, agriculture…
Lepiku (Emmaste Parish, Hiiu County) Lepiku, Hiiu County Lepiku is a small rural village on Hiiumaa island in Hiiu County, northwestern Estonia. The village name refers to an alder grove and it forms part of the island's traditional agri…
Lerwick — main port and town of the Shetland Islands Lerwick Lerwick is the principal town and port of Scotland's Shetland Islands, the UK's most northerly town, with historic Norse links and a modern economy built on fishing, transport and…
Les Aulneaux — Commune in Sarthe, Pays de la Loire Les Aulneaux Les Aulneaux is a small commune in the Sarthe department of the Pays de la Loire region in western France. This article outlines its setting, name, administration, economy and poin…
Les Autels (Aisne) — a small commune in northern France Les Autels Les Autels is a small rural commune in the Aisne department of northern France, historically in Picardy. This article summarizes its location, governance, history, economy and poin…
Les Autels-Saint-Bazile: former commune in Calvados, Normandy Les Autels-Saint-Bazile Les Autels-Saint-Bazile was a small rural commune in Calvados, northwestern France, merged in 2016 into Livarot-Pays-d'Auge. Overview of location, history, landscape, and administr…
Les Authieux-Papion — former commune in Calvados, Normandy Les Authieux-Papion Les Authieux-Papion was a small rural commune in Calvados, formerly in Basse-Normandie, merged in 2017 into Mézidon Vallée d'Auge; typical of the Pays d'Auge landscape and local ad…
Les Brenets (Neuchâtel) — village and former municipality Les Brenets Les Brenets, a village in the Le Locle district of Neuchâtel, Switzerland, is known for its lake, the Saut du Doubs waterfall and its proximity to the watchmaking towns of the Jura…
Les Brouzils (commune in Vendée, Pays de la Loire, France) Les Brouzils Les Brouzils is a rural commune in the Vendée department of Pays de la Loire, western France. This article outlines its geography, administration, history, economy, cultural life a…
Les Cayes — Port city and administrative center in southwestern Haiti Les Cayes Les Cayes is a coastal city in southwestern Haiti, capital of the Sud department, an agricultural and commercial hub with a nearby island (Île à Vache), a regional airport, and a h…
Les Clouzeaux — former commune in Vendée, Pays de la Loire Les Clouzeaux Les Clouzeaux is a former commune in the Vendée department of Pays de la Loire, western France. In 2016 it merged with Aubigny to form Aubigny-les-Clouzeaux; it remains a small rur…
Les Croûtes — commune in Aube, Grand Est, France Les Croûtes Les Croûtes is a small rural commune in the Aube department of the Grand Est region in north-central France, typical of French local administration and regional rural life.
Les Églisottes-et-Chalaures Les Églisottes-et-Chalaures is a rural commune in the Gironde department of southwest France; historically in Aquitaine, now part of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, notable for its village cha…
Les Epesses Les Epesses is a commune in the Vendée department, Pays de la Loire, in western France, known for its rural character and the internationally recognized Puy du Fou historical park.
Les Eplatures — village of La Chaux-de-Fonds in the canton of Neuchâtel Les Eplatures Les Eplatures is a village now integrated into La Chaux-de-Fonds, in the canton of Neuchâtel, Switzerland. It is historically a rural settlement and birthplace of painter Louis Léo…
Les Isles-Bardel, a rural commune in Calvados, Normandy Les Isles-Bardel Les Isles-Bardel is a small rural commune in the Calvados department of Normandy, northwest France. It is typical of Normandy’s bocage landscape, local governance, history and agri…
Les Neyrolles — commune in Ain, Auvergne‑Rhône‑Alpes, France Les Neyrolles Les Neyrolles is a small French commune in the Ain department, located in the Auvergne‑Rhône‑Alpes region of eastern France. Rural character, local administration, landscape and he…
Les Ormes, Yonne — a rural commune in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France Les Ormes, Yonne Les Ormes is a small French commune in the Yonne department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. This article summarizes its setting, local administration, landscape, and notable characteri…
Les Oubeaux — former commune in Calvados, Normandy Les Oubeaux Les Oubeaux is a former commune in the Calvados department of northwestern France. It became part of Isigny-sur-Mer on 1 January 2017 and lies in the historical area of Lower Norma…
Les Peintures — commune in Gironde, southwestern France Les Peintures Les Peintures is a small French commune in the Gironde department of historic Aquitaine, noted for its rural setting and typical local administration within southwestern France.
Lesbois — commune in Mayenne, Pays de la Loire, France Lesbois Lesbois is a small rural commune in the Mayenne department of Pays de la Loire in northwest France, recorded with 203 inhabitants in 1999 and typical of low-density agricultural co…
Leschelle — a commune in Aisne, northern France Leschelle Leschelle is a small rural commune in the Aisne department of northern France, historically in Picardie; it exemplifies the region's agricultural landscape, local governance and he…
Lescheroux — commune in Ain, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France Lescheroux Lescheroux is a small rural commune in the Ain department of eastern France, located in the historic Bresse plain of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region; known for agriculture and trad…
Leskovac, Serbia Leskovac Leskovac is a city in southern Serbia, the administrative center of Jablanica District, known for its industrial history, regional commerce and the annual Roštiljijada barbecue fes…
Leslie County, Kentucky: overview, history, and regional character Leslie County, Kentucky Leslie County is a rural county in eastern Kentucky. This article outlines its location, history, economy, demographics, and notable aspects, with links to key reference points and…
Leslie, Arkansas Leslie is a small city in Searcy County in the Ozark region of northern Arkansas, with a rural character, local services, and ties to the area's timber and farming history.
Lesmahagow, Scotland Lesmahagow Lesmahagow (Gaelic: Lios MoChuda), also called Abbey Green, is a small town in South Lanarkshire on the edge of moorland, noted for medieval church ruins and a mixed rural communit…
Lespéron (Ardèche) Lespéron Lespéron is a small rural commune in the Ardèche department of southern France, known for upland scenery, traditional village life, and opportunities for walking, forestry and loca…
Lessard-et-le-Chêne, commune in Calvados, Normandy, France Lessard-et-le-Chêne Lessard-et-le-Chêne is a small commune in the Calvados department of northwestern France. This article outlines its location, administration, landscape, history, local life and poi…
Lesser Poland Voivodeship (Małopolska): geography, history and cultural significance Lesser Poland Voivodeship Lesser Poland Voivodeship (Małopolska) is a southern Polish province centred on Kraków, known for its mountains, historic sites, and cultural heritage. Created in 1999, it blends u…
Letcher County, Kentucky County in eastern Kentucky centered on Whitesburg. Formed in the mid-19th century, historically coal-mining, with Appalachian culture, outdoor recreation, community arts and local…
Letterkenny, County Donegal Letterkenny Letterkenny (Irish: Leitir Ceanainn) is the largest town in County Donegal, Ireland. A regional commercial, education and healthcare centre with historic links to the River Swilly…
Leuggelbach Leuggelbach is a small village in the canton of Glarus, Switzerland. Formerly an independent municipality, it was combined with neighboring communes in a municipal reorganization t…
