In the modern context, we actually see the terms sultan, emir, and shah being thrown around. For example, there is the Emir of Qatar, Emir of Kuwait, and Sultan of Oman. They are just titles for the rulers of these specific areas. The term shah was used in Iran up until the Pahlavi dynasty in the 20th century, which was removed in the Iranian revolution of 1979.
Itâs an actual name for a lake that is located in the town of Webster in Massachusetts, United States. Some people call it by its alternate name - Lake Chaubunagungamaug, while others prefer to call it simply Lake Webster, after the name of the town. The 45-letter name for this body of fresh water is often cited as the longest place name in the United States and one of the longest in the world.
Lake Baikal - Student Encyclopedia (Ages 11 and up) The deepest and oldest freshwater lake in the world, Lake Baikal is located in southern Siberia. The lake contains about one fifth of the worldâs supply of fresh water and is also the ninth largest in surface area.