London Array: major offshore wind farm in the Thames Estuary London Array Overview of the London Array offshore wind farm: location, development, turbines, environmental issues and its significance for UK renewable energy.
London Borough of Ealing A West London borough of Greater London known for suburban neighbourhoods, Ealing Studios, diverse communities, parks and strong transport links including the Elizabeth line.
London Borough of Enfield A diverse, suburban borough in north London formed in 1965. Enfield combines historic sites, extensive parks, residential neighbourhoods and transport links including the Piccadill…
London Borough of Haringey A diverse north London borough known for Alexandra Palace, Tottenham Hotspur's stadium, extensive parks and varied neighbourhoods shaped by suburban growth and ongoing regeneration…
London Borough of Islington Inner London borough north of Central London, noted for dense residential districts, Victorian architecture, a lively cultural scene, theatres, and the Emirates Stadium.
London Borough of Redbridge Outer London borough northeast of the city, centred on Ilford; noted for large parks and open spaces, suburban neighbourhoods, diverse communities, and connections by Underground a…
London City Airport — Docklands single‑runway airport serving London's financial districts London City Airport Compact international airport in East London (Silvertown). Single runway, steep approach and noise limits restrict aircraft types; mainly used by business travelers with DLR links…
London Docklands: history, redevelopment and urban character London Docklands Former docks on the River Thames in east and southeast London transformed by late 20th‑century regeneration into mixed commercial, residential and transport hubs with complex socia…
London Stadium (Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park) London Stadium Multi-purpose stadium in Stratford, east London. Built for the 2012 Olympic Games, later reconfigured for football and concerts and host to sporting events including MLB's London S…
London Stansted Airport Major London-area airport in Essex serving low-cost carriers and international short- and medium-haul routes. Single primary terminal, rail and coach links to London, owned by Manc…
Londonderry (Derry) Londonderry Londonderry (often called Derry) is a historic walled city on the River Foyle in Northern Ireland, known for its complete city walls, cultural life and a complex civic history.
Lone Rock, Iowa: overview of a small Kossuth County city Lone Rock, Iowa Lone Rock is a small rural city in Kossuth County, Iowa, United States. This article summarizes its geography, origins, community life, economy, and local government.
Lone Star Lake — recreational lake and park in Douglas County, Kansas Lone Star Lake Lone Star Lake is a 185-acre recreational lake in southwestern Douglas County, Kansas, offering camping, fishing, picnic shelters and a swimming beach within Lone Star Lake Park, a…
Lone Star, Kansas A small unincorporated community in Douglas County, Kansas, located about 7 miles southwest of Lawrence. Rural in character and governed at the county level, it lies in eastern Kan…
Lone Tree, Iowa: small city overview and community profile Lone Tree, Iowa An accessible overview of Lone Tree, a small Iowa city: its origins, character, services, local institutions, economy, and notable community features for residents and visitors.
Lone Wolf, Oklahoma Lone Wolf is a small town in the state of Oklahoma, United States. This article summarizes its setting, development, economy, community life, and notable aspects for a general refe…
Long Beach Airport (Daugherty Field) — Overview, History and Operations Long Beach Airport Long Beach Airport (LGB), officially Daugherty Field, is a city-owned commercial and general aviation airport serving the Los Angeles area. This article summarizes its facilities,…
Long Beach, Mississippi Coastal city in Harrison County, incorporated in 1905 and part of the Gulfport–Biloxi metro area; known for its shoreline, maritime heritage, residential neighborhoods and post‑Kat…
Long Beach, New York Coastal city on Long Island's South Shore in Nassau County, known for its beaches, boardwalk and seasonal tourism; population recorded as 33,275 in the 2010 census.
Long Buckby, Northamptonshire Long Buckby Long Buckby is a village and civil parish in Northamptonshire, England, located between Northampton and Rugby. It includes Long Buckby Wharf and has historic ties to rail and canal…
Long Eaton, Derbyshire Long Eaton A market town in south‑east Derbyshire, England, near the River Trent. Historically known for lace and railway wagon manufacture; today it is a residential town with schools, local…
Long Island: geography, population, history and regional divisions Long Island Overview of Long Island, New York: its geography, political divisions, geology, population, transport role, cultural highlights, and notable distinctions.
Long Island Sound (estuary between Connecticut and Long Island) Long Island Sound Long Island Sound is a tidal estuary of the Atlantic on the U.S. Northeast coast between Connecticut and Long Island, supporting fisheries, navigation, recreation and regional cons…
Long Island (Bahamas): geography, history, and attractions Long Island, Bahamas Long Island is a narrow, scenic Bahamian island and district with the capital Clarence Town. It is known for cliffs, beaches and Dean's Blue Hole; about 130 km long with roughly 3,…
Long Wittenham: village, landscape and history Long Wittenham Long Wittenham is a riverside village in South Oxfordshire known for its riverside setting, nearby wooded hills and long history; transferred from Berkshire to Oxfordshire in 1974.
Longpré-le-Sec Longpré-le-Sec is a small rural commune in the Aube department (Grand Est) of north‑central France, notable as a typical agricultural village with local governance, community life,…
Longraye (former commune in Calvados, Normandy) Longraye Longraye was a small rural commune in the Calvados department of northwestern France. In 2017 it became part of the new commune Aurseulles as part of territorial reorganization.
Longsight, Manchester Longsight Longsight is an inner‑city district south of Manchester city centre, known for Victorian housing, cultural diversity, local shops and strong transport links to central Manchester.
Longueval-Barbonval Former rural commune in Aisne, Hauts-de-France, northern France; merged into the new commune Les Septvallons on 1 January 2016. Overview of location, administrative changes and loc…
Longueville-sur-Aube — commune in the Aube department of France Longueville-sur-Aube Longueville-sur-Aube is a small French commune in the Aube département, located along the Aube river in the Grand Est region. Rural landscape, local administration, history, econom…
Longview, Texas: East Texas city and regional center Longview, Texas Longview is an East Texas city and the county seat of Gregg County. A regional hub for industry, education and culture, it grew from a railroad town into a commercial and medical c…
Longyearbyen: Svalbard's largest settlement and administrative centre Longyearbyen Longyearbyen is the largest town on Svalbard, Norway. It is the archipelago's administrative centre and a hub for Arctic research, tourism, and historical coal mining, with roughly…
Lonoke County, Arkansas County in central Arkansas formed in 1873. County seat Lonoke; includes agricultural plains, growing towns such as Cabot, and is part of the Little Rock metropolitan region.
Lonoke, Arkansas Lonoke is a small city in central Arkansas that serves as the county seat of Lonoke County. It functions as a local government, agriculture, and service center near the Little Rock…
Lons-le-Saunier: Spa Town and Prefecture of the Jura Lons-le-Saunier Lons-le-Saunier is the administrative capital of the Jura department in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, eastern France, known for thermal heritage, regional cuisine and access to Jura lan…
Looe, Cornwall Looe Coastal town and fishing port in southeast Cornwall, England. Looe is split by the River Looe into East and West, with a harbour, sandy beach, nearby Looe Island and a branch railw…
Lookeba, Oklahoma Lookeba is a small rural town in Caddo County, Oklahoma. It is a close-knit agricultural community with local schools, churches, and a history tied to settlement and farming in cen…
Lopburi: Central Thai Province with Ancient Khmer and Ayutthaya Heritage Lopburi Lopburi is a central province of Thailand known for fertile plains, ancient Khmer and Ayutthaya monuments, a famous population of macaque monkeys, and historic sites from the Bronz…
Lopburi province: history, heritage, and cultural highlights Lopburi province Lopburi is a central Thai province notable for ancient Khmer and Ayutthaya ruins, King Narai’s palace, abundant archaeological finds and its resident macaque population and cultura…
Lor (Aisne) Lor, Aisne Lor is a small commune in the Aisne department of northern France, historically in Picardie. It is a rural locality typical of the Hauts-de-France region, with agricultural landsca…
Lora — Union Council in Abbottabad District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Lora, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Lora is a rural union council in Abbottabad District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, known for its Hindko-speaking communities, hilly terrain, local agriculture and road links to Ab…
Lorain County, Ohio — overview, history, communities and notable institutions Lorain County, Ohio Lorain County in northern Ohio includes shoreline on Lake Erie, the county seat Elyria, the city of Lorain, Oberlin College, and a mixed economy of manufacturing, education and rec…
Lord Howe Island — remote South Pacific island and World Heritage site Lord Howe Island A small volcanic island in the Tasman Sea governed by New South Wales, noted for its unique ecology, UNESCO World Heritage listing, and strict conservation measures that limit tour…
Lord Howe Island Group A subtropical island group in the Tasman Sea northeast of Sydney, noted for high endemism, unique geology and coral habitats; protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and managed…
Lorette (Loire) — commune in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France Lorette, Loire Lorette is a commune in the Loire department of central France, near Saint-Étienne. Known as the birthplace of Formula One champion Alain Prost, it is a small town with local indus…
Lorgies — a commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France Lorgies Lorgies is a French commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in northern France. This article describes its administrative status, local features, regional context and the role of c…
Los Andes Province, Valparaíso Region, Chile Los Andes Province, Chile An administrative province in central Chile's Valparaíso Region. Encompasses Andean valleys and high mountain terrain; capital city Los Andes. Economy: agriculture, mining, transpo…
Los Andes, Chile — city and commune in the Valparaíso Region Los Andes, Chile Los Andes is a Chilean city and commune that serves as the capital of Los Andes Province in the Valparaíso Region; a regional hub for agriculture, transit to Argentina, and mountai…
