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Lima

LEE-mah

NATO code word for the letter L

Quick Facts

Pronunciation

LEE-mah

Morse Code

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Signal Flag

Maritime L

Visual Signals

Maritime Signal Flag

Lima maritime flag

International maritime signal flag for L. Used in naval communications and ship-to-ship signaling.

Semaphore Position

Lima semaphore signal

Semaphore flag position for L. Used for visual flag signaling over short distances.

About Lima

Lima represents L in the NATO alphabet, named after the capital of Peru.

Why "Lima"?

Named after Lima, Peru's capital city, for international recognition.

Real-World Usage

  • 1

    Aviation: "Lima Charlie - loud and clear"

  • 2

    Military: "Lima zone secure"

  • 3

    Emergency: "Name: Laura-Lima-Roberts"

💡 Memory Trick

Lima bean - both start with L

❌ Common Mistakes

Don't confuse Lima with:

  • London
  • Larry
  • Lion
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