Labe

Labe is a toponym that may refer to more than one place, as well as to the Czech name for a major Central European river. The two most prominent uses are Labe as the Elbe River in Central Europe and Labé, a city in Guinea.

Labe (Elbe). The Labe, known in English as the Elbe, is a long river that rises in the Krkonoše mountains on the border between the Czech Republic and Poland and flows generally northward. It passes through the Czech towns of Ústí nad Labem and Litoměřice, then traverses eastern Germany via Dresden before emptying into the North Sea at the Elbe estuary near Cuxhaven. The river supports shipping on its lower reaches and sustains diverse ecosystems; it has also been the focus of flood management and environmental protection efforts. The Elbe traverses major cultural and economic regions of both countries and has historically served as a significant transport and trade corridor in Central Europe.

Labé, Guinea. Labé is a city in central Guinea and the capital of Labé Region, located in the Fouta Djallon highlands. It functions as a regional administrative and commercial hub and lies at a relatively high altitude within a landscape of plateaus and valleys. The surrounding area supports agriculture and livestock production, contributing to the regional economy. The population is ethnically diverse, with Fula (Peul), Mandinka, and other communities; commonly spoken languages include Fula and French alongside local languages. Labé also serves as a gateway for access to nearby highland communities and routes into the interior of Guinea.