Como

a lake, a province, and a city in Lombardy at the Italian foot of the Alps. The province is the traditional headquarters of the Italian peddler of small wares. Lake Como is one of the most beautiful in Italy. It is sixteen miles in length and about two and one-half in width. It lies 700 feet above the level of the sea, nearly 200 feet above Milan. It is surrounded by mountains from 3,000 to 7,000 feet high, and is bordered by delightful driveways and country seats. Lake Como trout are celebrated for their flavor. The population of the entire commune, including the city, is about 25,000.