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Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport Primary international airport of Slovenia, located near Brnik. Serves Ljubljana region with scheduled and seasonal flights, ground transport links, and facilities for passengers an…

Ljungby — town in Kronoberg County, Sweden Ljungby Ljungby is a small Swedish town in Kronoberg County, seat of Ljungby Municipality. It lies in Småland and had about 15,785 inhabitants in 2015. Overview, geography, history, econom…

Ljusne — locality in Söderhamn Municipality, Gävleborg County, Sweden Ljusne Ljusne is a small coastal locality in Söderhamn Municipality, Gävleborg County, Sweden. Known for its industrial history and coastal setting, it had 1,917 inhabitants in 2010.

Llandudno — Victorian seaside town on the Creuddyn Peninsula Llandudno Llandudno is a coastal town and seaside resort in Conwy County Borough, Wales, known for its Victorian promenade, the Great Orme headland and a long history as a popular tourist de…

Llandudno Junction (Cyffordd Llandudno) Llandudno Junction A Welsh town that developed around a key railway interchange; Llandudno Junction links coastal and valley lines and sits beside Llandudno, Deganwy and the River Conwy.

Llanfairpwllgwyngyll (Llanfair PG) Llanfairpwllgwyngyll A village on Anglesey, Wales, noted for its 58‑character official Welsh name, strong Welsh-language use, railway station sign and location beside the Menai Strait near Bangor.

Llano County, Texas Llano County is a rural county in the Texas Hill Country, centered on the city of Llano. Known for granite outcrops, ranching and outdoor recreation, it had 19,301 residents at the…

Llano, Texas — County seat and riverside town in the Texas Hill Country Llano, Texas Llano is a small city in the Texas Hill Country known for its riverside setting, exposed granite geology, historic downtown and outdoor recreation opportunities.

LoanDepot Park — Miami's Major League Baseball stadium in Little Havana LoanDepot Park LoanDepot Park (formerly Marlins Park) is the Miami Marlins' retractable-roof baseball stadium in Little Havana, Miami, built on the former Orange Bowl site and renamed after a 202…

Lobamba — legislative and cultural capital of Eswatini Lobamba Lobamba is Eswatini’s royal and legislative center, known for national ceremonies, royal palaces, museums and its role as the cultural heart of the kingdom.

Locarno District (Ticino, Switzerland) Locarno District Administrative district in the canton of Ticino on the northern shore of Lake Maggiore, known for its mild climate, lakeside towns, Alpine valleys and the city of Locarno.

Loch Sheldrake, New York: hamlet and lakeside community in Sullivan County Loch Sheldrake, New York Loch Sheldrake is a hamlet and census-designated place in the Town of Fallsburg, Sullivan County, New York. Known for its lake, small commercial center, and Catskills setting; ZIP…

Lochearn, Maryland: community profile and history Lochearn, Maryland Lochearn is an unincorporated census-designated community in Baltimore County, Maryland, located immediately west of the City of Baltimore. Overview, history, character, services,…

Loches-sur-Ource Loches-sur-Ource is a small rural commune in the Aube department of north-central France, set along the Ource river. It is characterized by agricultural land, traditional village a…

Lockerbie: town, 1988 air disaster, investigation and legacy Lockerbie Lockerbie, a market town in southern Scotland, became internationally known after the December 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103. The event had long legal, political and aviation-s…

Lockport, New York: City shaped by the Erie Canal Lockport, New York Lockport, the county seat of Niagara County, New York, grew around the Erie Canal locks and remains known for its canal heritage, limestone architecture, and local industry within…

Lockridge, Iowa Lockridge is a small city in southeastern Iowa, United States, with roots in 19th‑century Midwestern settlement, an economy shaped by agriculture, and a close-knit community charac…

Loco (Ticino, Switzerland) — village and former municipality Loco, Switzerland Loco is a small Italian‑speaking village in the canton of Ticino, southern Switzerland. Formerly an independent municipality, it merged with neighboring communes in 2001 to form Is…

Lodging (Temporary Accommodation): Types, Uses, and Agricultural Meaning Lodging Overview of lodging (temporary accommodation): types from hotels and hostels to B&Bs, campsites and mobile units, their uses for travelers, and the agricultural meaning of crop lod…

Lodrino — places in northern Italy and southern Switzerland Lodrino Lodrino is a place name applied to small settlements in Lombardy (Italy) and the canton of Ticino (Switzerland). This article summarizes their geography, history, economy and admin…

Loei Province, Thailand Loei province Loei is a sparsely populated, mountainous province in northeastern Thailand (Isan), known for a cool climate, national parks, the Phi Ta Khon festival, and a border with Laos.

Loeuilly — former commune in the Somme department of France Loeuilly Loeuilly is a small former commune in the Somme (Picardie) in northern France, merged into Ô-de-Selle in 2019. Overview of its location, character, history, landmarks and administr…

Loftus Road: Shepherd's Bush football ground and QPR's long‑standing home Loftus Road Loftus Road is a compact football stadium in Shepherd's Bush, West London, long associated with Queens Park Rangers F.C.; known for close stands, an intimate atmosphere and local c…

Logan County, Arkansas County in western Arkansas established in 1871, with dual county seats Booneville and Paris. Population 22,353 in 2010; economy includes agriculture, timber and outdoor recreation.

Logan County, Colorado County in northeastern Colorado with county seat Sterling. Predominantly agricultural and low-density; population 22,709 at the 2010 census. Regional services, history tied to late…

Logan County, Illinois Logan County is a central Illinois county whose seat is the city of Lincoln. It had 30,305 residents at the 2010 census and is primarily rural with agricultural and small-town comm…

Logan County, Kansas — overview, geography, history and notable features Logan County, Kansas Logan County is a sparsely populated county in western Kansas with Oakley as its county seat. It is known for its High Plains landscape and the Little Jerusalem Niobrara rock forma…

Logan County, Nebraska Logan County is a small, rural county in central Nebraska, founded in 1885 with Stapleton as its county seat. Its low population and wide open prairie are dominated by ranching and…

Logan County, Ohio — overview, history, geography and notable features Logan County, Ohio Logan County in west-central Ohio, established 1818 and named for Benjamin Logan, centers on Bellefontaine. Known for agricultural lands, Indian Lake recreation and Campbell Hill,…

Logan International Airport (BOS) — Boston’s principal airport Logan International Airport General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) is Boston’s main airport, serving domestic and international routes. It handles roughly 27 million passengers, has six run…

Logan Square, Chicago Historic northwest Chicago community and neighborhood centered on a public square; noted for tree-lined boulevards, greystones and bungalows, active dining and arts scenes, and rap…

Logan, Iowa — overview, history, and local profile Logan, Iowa Compact profile of Logan, a small city in Iowa, United States: location, historical development, economy, community institutions, and notable local features and distinctions.

Logansport, Indiana: city overview, history, geography, and local features Logansport, Indiana Logansport is a city in northern Indiana, the county seat of Cass County, known for its river confluence, canal and railroad heritage, historic downtown, and regional role in manuf…

Loge-Fougereuse — commune in Vendée, Pays de la Loire, France Loge-Fougereuse Loge-Fougereuse is a small rural commune in the Vendée department of Pays de la Loire, western France. This article summarizes its location, character, likely name origin, local he…

Logron — a small village in France Logron Logron is a small rural village in France near Villars and Flacey, with an estimated population of about 500 in 1999. Typical of many French villages, it has agricultural roots and…

Logroño — capital city of La Rioja, Spain Logroño Logroño is the administrative and cultural centre of La Rioja in northern Spain, situated on the Ebro river. Known for its wine, tapas culture and as a stop on the Camino de Santia…

Löhne, town in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Löhne Löhne is a town in the district of Herford in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. This article outlines its location, development, economy, transport links and local culture.

Lohrville, Iowa: A concise overview of the small Midwestern city Lohrville, Iowa Lohrville is a small city in west‑central Iowa, United States. This article summarizes its setting, origins, economy, community life and distinguishing features for readers and res…

Loigné-sur-Mayenne, former commune in Mayenne, northwestern France Loigné-sur-Mayenne Loigné-sur-Mayenne was a small rural commune in Mayenne, Pays de la Loire, with 704 residents recorded in 1999; it was merged into the new commune La Roche-Neuville on 1 January 20…

Loir-et-Cher — department in Centre-Val de Loire, central France Loir-et-Cher Loir-et-Cher is a central French department named for the Loir and Cher rivers. It includes Blois, Romorantin-Lanthenay and Vendôme, contains famous châteaux and mixed agricultural…

Loiri Porto San Paolo Loiri Porto San Paolo is a coastal municipality in north-eastern Sardinia, Italy, known for its beaches, views of Tavolara island, and a mixed economy of tourism and agriculture.

Loison-sur-Créquoise Loison-sur-Créquoise is a small commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France. This article summarizes its location, geography, history, local life, administration and…

Loleta, California Loleta is a small census-designated place in Humboldt County, California, located about 24 km south of Eureka. It has agricultural roots, a modest population, and an abandoned rail…

Lolland (Danish island in the Baltic Sea) Lolland Lolland is Denmark's fourth-largest island, noted for flat, fertile farmland, towns such as Nakskov and Rødby, and transport links toward Germany across the Fehmarn Belt. Area 1,24…

Loma Rica, California Loma Rica is a small census-designated place in Yuba County, California, located in the Sierra Nevada foothills. It is an unincorporated, primarily residential community with rural…

Lomé: Capital and Port City of Togo Lomé Lomé is Togo's capital on the Gulf of Guinea, serving as the country's administrative, industrial and maritime hub. It is known for its busy port, markets, cultural sites and diver…

Lommedalen (Bærum, Norway) Lommedalen Lommedalen is a valley and residential community in Bærum municipality near Oslo, Norway, known for outdoor recreation, local services, mixed farmland and forest, and a population…

Lomonosov (formerly Oranienbaum), Russia Lomonosov, Russia Coastal town near Saint Petersburg noted for the early 18th-century Oranienbaum palace complex, historic glassmaking and horticulture, wartime survival, and as the birthplace of Ig…