a very extensive lake, situated in the heart of Abyssinia, and supposed to be about 450 miles in circumference. It contains many islands, one of which is of considerable size, and is made a place of confinement for state prisoners. The numerous streams which descend from the mountains of Damot and Gojano flow into this lake. The Bahr-el-Azrek, the great river of Abyssinia, and often supposed to be the real Nile, falls into this lake on the west, and issues out again on the south-east; and it is remarked, that the stream may be distinguished through the whole of its passage across this immense body of water.

a province of Abyssinia, which includes all the territory surrounding the great lake bearing its name. On the north it comprehends that fertile tract in which Gondar, the capital, is situated. On the east it embraces Foggora, Dana, and Alata, and on the west the lands about Wandaga and Dingleber. The whole region is fruitful, and beautifully varied by mountains and plains.

DEMO, an extensive district in the south-eastern part of the kingdom of Congo, in Africa. It has been described as divided into the districts of Aembo, Angongo, and Quingengo, but very little is known about it.