These days, usually called The Lake District or Cumbria. This is an area in northern England named for, obviously, it's lakes. Despite the fact that it is now "The Area Formerly Known as Lakeland", there are places which proudly bear the name Lakeland all over the place.

There is also a 4 year college in Sheboygan, Wisconsin called Lakeland College. There is also a Lakeland Community College in Kirtland, Ohio. Not to mention the city named Lakeland in Florida. There is even a breed of terrier called the Lakeland terrier.

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