Places

List of settlements in Latvia Overview and context for the official list of Latvia's settlements, including cities, towns, classification, historical development, and uses of the lists for administration and pl…

List of settlements in Saudi Arabia Overview and explanation of the cities, towns, villages and other settlements of Saudi Arabia, including types, major examples, historical development and practical distinctions.

List of the 53 Stations of the Tōkaidō The 53 Stations of the Tōkaidō were official post-towns on the coastal route between Edo and Kyoto in the Edo period, providing lodging and services and inspiring art and travel cu…

List and overview of places and things named for Ronald Reagan List of things named after Ronald Reagan Overview and examples of public buildings, institutions, vessels, awards, and other places named for U.S. President Ronald Reagan, with context on categories and debates surroundin…

List of United States cities by population: definition, method, and caveats List of United States cities by population Explanation of how U.S. cities are ranked by population, the Census Bureau definitions (incorporated places, CDPs, consolidated city-counties), uses, and common limitations.

List of World Heritage Sites in Australia Overview and selected list of Australia's 20 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, with categories, history since joining the convention in 1974, and links to official sources.

World Heritage Sites in Ecuador List of World Heritage Sites in Ecuador An overview of Ecuador's UNESCO World Heritage Sites, their characteristics, significance, conservation challenges, and why they are important culturally and environmentally.

World Heritage Sites in France List of World Heritage Sites in France Overview of France's UNESCO World Heritage Sites: numbers, categories, notable examples, history of inscriptions, conservation challenges, and the significance for culture and natu…

List of World Heritage Sites in India Overview of India's UNESCO World Heritage Sites: categories, notable examples, the nomination process, their significance for conservation and tourism, and preservation challenges.

World Heritage Sites on the Island of Ireland List of World Heritage Sites in Ireland Overview and list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites on the island of Ireland: Giant's Causeway, Brú na Bóinne, and Skellig Michael, with locations, significance, history, and conserva…

World Heritage Sites in Japan List of World Heritage Sites in Japan An overview of Japan's UNESCO World Heritage Sites, their types, notable examples, history of inscription, and significance for culture, nature conservation and tourism.

World Heritage Sites in Northern and Central Asia List of World Heritage Sites in Northern and Central Asia Overview of the 19 UNESCO World Heritage Sites located in six countries of Northern and Central Asia, their character, history, and significance, with links to national and regiona…

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Romania List of World Heritage Sites in Romania Overview and guide to Romania’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites: major cultural and natural entries, their characteristics, importance, and conservation issues.

World Heritage Sites in Russia List of World Heritage Sites in Russia Overview of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Russian Federation: their types, notable examples, history of inscription, and conservation and cultural significance.

World Heritage Sites in the Arab States List of World Heritage Sites in the Arab States Overview of UNESCO World Heritage Sites located across Arab countries, highlighting types, notable examples, nomination and conservation challenges, and the cultural and natural si…

List of World Heritage Sites in the United Kingdom Overview and distribution of the United Kingdom’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites, their significance, governance, and notable examples across the British nations and overseas territor…

World Heritage Sites in the United States List of World Heritage Sites in the United States Overview of United States places inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List, their types, significance, selection process, examples, and management challenges.

Litchfield County, Connecticut Rural county in northwestern Connecticut; the state's largest by area, noted for the Litchfield Hills, historic towns, outdoor recreation, and a towns-based local government (pop.…

Liteni, town in Suceava County, Romania Liteni Liteni is a small town in Suceava County, northeastern Romania. It serves as a local service and market center for surrounding villages and lies at coordinates 47°31′N 26°32′E.

Little Bardfield: village and civil parish in Uttlesford, Essex Little Bardfield Little Bardfield is a small rural village and civil parish in Uttlesford, Essex, England, noted for its parish church of St Katharine and the hamlets of Hawkspur Green and Oxen End…

Little Bealings Little Bealings is a small village and civil parish in Suffolk, England, with a recorded population of 445 in 2001. It is noted for its parish church All Saints and its rural setti…

Little Bentley, Essex Little Bentley Little Bentley is a small village and civil parish in the Tendring district of Essex, England, with a rural character and a population recorded as 312 in the 2001 census.

Little Braxted, Essex Little Braxted Little Braxted is a small village and civil parish in Maldon District, Essex, known for its rural character, a traditional village pub and a population of 128 in 2001.

Little Bromley Little Bromley is a small village and civil parish in the Tendring district of Essex, England, historically rural in character; the 2001 census recorded a population of 289.

Little Burstead Little Burstead is a small rural village and civil parish in Basildon Borough, Essex, England. It had 397 residents at the 2001 census and retains a mainly agricultural and residen…

Little Chesterford, Essex Little Chesterford Little Chesterford is a small village and civil parish in Uttlesford, Essex, England, located on the River Cam with a long rural history and a small population recorded at the 2001…

Little Clifton — village and civil parish in Allerdale, Cumbria Little Clifton Little Clifton is a small village and civil parish in the borough of Allerdale, Cumbria, England. This entry summarizes its location, governance, name origin, population and commun…

Little Cornard: village and civil parish in Babergh, Suffolk Little Cornard Little Cornard is a small rural village and civil parish in the Babergh district of Suffolk, England, known for its agricultural setting and local community history.

Little Dunmow — village and civil parish in Uttlesford, Essex Little Dunmow Little Dunmow is a small rural village and civil parish in Uttlesford, Essex, England, noted for the remains of a medieval priory, its parish church and a compact agricultural comm…

Little Glemham, Suffolk — village and civil parish Little Glemham Little Glemham is a small rural village and civil parish in Suffolk, England, known for its parish church of St Andrew, historic landscape and proximity to the Suffolk coast and co…

Little Hallingbury, Essex (village and civil parish) Little Hallingbury Little Hallingbury is a village and civil parish in the Uttlesford district of Essex, England. Traditionally rural, it had 1,403 residents at the 2001 census and lies close to regi…

Little Havana: Miami’s Cuban heart and evolving neighborhood Little Havana Little Havana is a Miami neighborhood known for its Cuban heritage, Calle Ocho cultural life, cigar shops, music, and evolving demographics shaped by Central American migration and…

Little Horkesley — village and civil parish in Colchester borough, Essex Little Horkesley Little Horkesley is a small rural village and civil parish in the Borough of Colchester, Essex, England. The 2001 census recorded 216 residents; it lies close to Colchester and nei…

Little Laver — Village and Civil Parish in Epping Forest, Essex Little Laver Little Laver is a small rural village and civil parish in the Epping Forest district of Essex, England, noted for its low population and countryside character.

Little Maplestead (Essex village) Little Maplestead Little Maplestead is a small village and civil parish in Braintree district, Essex, England, noted for its medieval round church. The parish recorded 294 residents in the 2001 cens…

Little River, California Little River is a small coastal community and census-designated place in Mendocino County, California, known for its scenic shoreline, historic inn, estuary and proximity to state…

Little Rock, Arkansas: capital city and cultural center Little Rock, Arkansas Little Rock is the capital and largest city of Arkansas, a regional government, cultural, and economic center with notable landmarks, a riverfront setting, and a complex 19th–20th…

Little Rock, Iowa: small city in northwest Iowa Little Rock, Iowa Little Rock is a small city in northwest Iowa, United States. A rural community with agricultural ties, local services, a shared school district, and a history tied to 19th-century…

Little Strickland Little Strickland is a small rural village and civil parish in the Eden district of Cumbria, England, noted for its agricultural landscape and proximity to the M6 motorway.

Little Waltham — village and civil parish in Essex, England Little Waltham Little Waltham is a village and civil parish in the Chelmsford district of Essex, England. It had 1,278 residents at the 2001 census and is a rural community close to Chelmsford an…

Little Yeldham, Essex Little Yeldham Little Yeldham is a small village and civil parish in the Braintree district of Essex, England. This article summarizes its setting, characteristics, history, community life, and n…

Littleport, Iowa — small incorporated community in northeastern Iowa Littleport, Iowa Littleport is a small incorporated city in northeastern Iowa, United States. This article summarizes its setting, community character, history, local economy, and notable features.

Live Oak County, Texas Live Oak County is a rural county in South Texas. Its county seat is George West. Named for native live oak groves, the county has a sparse population and an economy shaped by ranc…

Liverpool John Lennon Airport International airport serving Liverpool, England. Opened 1930, renamed for John Lennon in 2001, it handles around 5 million passengers a year and links the city region by road and…

Liverpool, New York Lakeside village in Onondaga County, New York, on Onondaga Lake. A small suburb of Syracuse (population 2,347 in 2010) with a history tied to the salt industry, parks, and ongoing…

Livingston County, Illinois: overview, history, economy, and communities Livingston County, Illinois County in north-central Illinois with an agricultural economy and county seat Pontiac. Population recorded 38,950 at the 2010 census. Overview, geography, history, economy and loca…

Lizard, Cornwall — village on the Lizard peninsula Lizard, Cornwall Lizard is the most southerly village on mainland Britain, located on the Lizard peninsula in Cornwall. It is known for its large village green, distinctive geology and long maritim…

Ljubljana: capital and cultural center of Slovenia Ljubljana An organized overview of Ljubljana covering its role as Slovenia’s capital, geography, history from Roman times, cultural institutions, transport and notable landmarks.