GeoNames Home • Postal Codes • Download / Webservice • Forum • Blog • Sitemap
| GeoNames Home | Postal Codes | Download / Webservice | About |
| Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 32 | A.ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States |
| 1 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a first-order administrative division |
| 1 | A.PCLI | independent political entity | |
| 34 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 10.376 | H.STMI | intermittent stream | |
| 2.403 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 803 | H.CNLSB | underground irrigation canal(s) | a gently inclined underground tunnel bringing water for irrigation from aquifers |
| 603 | H.WLL | well | a cylindrical hole, pit, or tunnel drilled or dug down to a depth from which water, oil, or gas can be pumped or brought to the surface |
| 588 | H.SPNG | spring(s) | a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
| 137 | H.RVN | ravine(s) | a small, narrow, deep, steep-sided stream channel, smaller than a gorge |
| 106 | H.WLLS | wells | cylindrical holes, pits, or tunnels drilled or dug down to a depth from which water, oil, or gas can be pumped or brought to the surface |
| 100 | H.LBED | lake bed(s) | a dried up or drained area of a former lake |
| 85 | H.LKI | intermittent lake | |
| 59 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 40 | H.CNLA | aqueduct | a conduit used to carry water |
| 31 | H.STMIX | section of intermittent stream | |
| 28 | H.STMX | section of stream | |
| 21 | H.CNL | canal | an artificial watercourse |
| 15 | H.WLLQ | abandoned well | |
| 12 | H.MRSH | marsh(es) | a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation |
| 12 | H.RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake |
| 11 | H.CNLI | irrigation canal | a canal which serves as a main conduit for irrigation water |
| 8 | H.RSVT | water tank | a contained pool or tank of water at, below, or above ground level |
| 8 | H.STMM | stream mouth(s) | a place where a stream discharges into a lagoon, lake, or the sea |
| 7 | H.PND | pond | a small standing waterbody |
| 6 | H.GLCR | glacier(s) | a mass of ice, usually at high latitudes or high elevations, with sufficient thickness to flow away from the source area in lobes, tongues, or masses |
| 6 | H.WAD | wadi | a valley or ravine, bounded by relatively steep banks, which in the rainy season becomes a watercourse; found primarily in North Africa and the Middle East |
| 5 | H.STMA | anabranch | a diverging branch flowing out of a main stream and rejoining it downstream |
| 5 | H.STMD | distributary(-ies) | a branch which flows away from the main stream, as in a delta or irrigation canal |
| 4 | H.DTCH | ditch | a small artificial watercourse dug for draining or irrigating the land |
| 4 | H.LKSI | intermittent lakes | |
| 2 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 2 | H.LKN | salt lake | an inland body of salt water with no outlet |
| 2 | H.LKSN | salt lakes | inland bodies of salt water with no outlet |
| 2 | H.STMC | canalized stream | a stream that has been substantially ditched, diked, or straightened |
| 2 | H.STMH | headwaters | the source and upper part of a stream, including the upper drainage basin |
| 2 | H.SWMP | swamp | a wetland dominated by tree vegetation |
| 2 | H.WTLD | wetland | an area subject to inundation, usually characterized by bog, marsh, or swamp vegetation |
| 1 | H.CNLD | drainage canal | an artificial waterway carrying water away from a wetland or from drainage ditches |
| 1 | H.CNLQ | abandoned canal | |
| 1 | H.LKO | oxbow lake | a crescent-shaped lake commonly found adjacent to meandering streams |
| 1 | H.LKS | lakes | large inland bodies of standing water |
| 1 | H.PNDI | intermittent pond | |
| 1 | H.PNDS | ponds | small standing waterbodies |
| 1 | H.SBKH | sabkha(s) | a salt flat or salt encrusted plain subject to periodic inundation from flooding or high tides |
| 1 | H.SPNT | hot spring(s) | a place where hot ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
| 1 | H.SYSI | irrigation system | a network of ditches and one or more of the following elements: water supply, reservoir, canal, pump, well, drain, etc. |
| 15.506 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 1.230 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 332 | L.AREA | area | a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries |
| 38 | L.TRB | tribal area | a tract of land used by nomadic or other tribes |
| 22 | L.RGN | region | an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
| 2 | L.FLD | field(s) | an open as opposed to wooded area |
| 2 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 1 | L.GASF | gasfield | an area containing a subterranean store of natural gas of economic value |
| 1 | L.MILB | military base | a place used by an army or other armed service for storing arms and supplies, and for accommodating and training troops, a base from which operations can be initiated |
| 1 | L.SALT | salt area | a shallow basin or flat where salt accumulates after periodic inundation |
| 1.629 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 31.135 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 363 | P.PPLQ | abandoned populated place | |
| 113 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 31 | P.PPLW | destroyed populated place | a village, town or city destroyed by a natural disaster, or by war |
| 9 | P.PPLL | populated locality | an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings |
| 1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
| 1 | P.PPLS | populated places | cities, towns, villages, or other agglomerations of buildings where people live and work |
| 31.653 | Total for P | ||
| Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
| 12 | R.TRL | trail | a path, track, or route used by pedestrians, animals, or off-road vehicles |
| 10 | R.RD | road | an open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles |
| 4 | R.RTE | caravan route | the route taken by caravans |
| 2 | R.TNL | tunnel | a subterranean passageway for transportation |
| 28 | Total for R | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 1.169 | S.SHRN | shrine | a structure or place memorializing a person or religious concept |
| 503 | S.RUIN | ruin(s) | a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional |
| 113 | S.CMTY | cemetery | a burial place or ground |
| 100 | S.FT | fort | a defensive structure or earthworks |
| 91 | S.CMP | camp(s) | a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use |
| 63 | S.PP | police post | a building in which police are stationed |
| 45 | S.MSQE | mosque | a building for public Islamic worship |
| 31 | S.SCH | school | building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place |
| 27 | S.TMB | tomb(s) | a structure for interring bodies |
| 25 | S.MLWTR | water mill | a mill powered by running water |
| 24 | S.PSTB | border post | a post or station at an international boundary for the regulation of movement of people and goods |
| 20 | S.GRVE | grave | a burial site |
| 16 | S.AIRF | airfield | a place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo |
| 16 | S.DAM | dam | a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water |
| 14 | S.SLCE | sluice | a conduit or passage for carrying off surplus water from a waterbody, usually regulated by means of a sluice gate |
| 13 | S.ML | mill(s) | a building housing machines for transforming, shaping, finishing, grinding, or extracting products |
| 13 | S.BDG | bridge | a structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across |
| 8 | S.AIRP | airport | a place where aircraft regularly land and take off, with runways, navigational aids, and major facilities for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo |
| 7 | S.MKT | market | a place where goods are bought and sold at regular intervals |
| 6 | S.ASTR | astronomical station | a point on the earth whose position has been determined by observations of celestial bodies |
| 5 | S.TRIG | triangulation station | a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation |
| 5 | S.CAVE | cave(s) | an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff |
| 4 | S.MN | mine(s) | a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages |
| 4 | S.SHPF | sheepfold | a fence or wall enclosure for sheep and other small herd animals |
| 4 | S.TOWR | tower | a high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter |
| 4 | S.AIRQ | abandoned airfield | |
| 3 | S.GDN | garden(s) | an enclosure for displaying selected plant or animal life |
| 3 | S.MFG | factory | one or more buildings where goods are manufactured, processed or fabricated |
| 3 | S.RHSE | resthouse | a structure maintained for the rest and shelter of travelers |
| 3 | S.STNM | meteorological station | a station at which weather elements are recorded |
| 3 | S.ANS | ancient site | a place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located |
| 3 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
| 3 | S.CRRL | corral(s) | a pen or enclosure for confining or capturing animals |
| 2 | S.HLT | halting place | a place where caravans stop for rest |
| 2 | S.HSE | house(s) | a building used as a human habitation |
| 2 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 2 | S.LOCK | lock(s) | a basin in a waterway with gates at each end by means of which vessels are passed from one water level to another |
| 2 | S.MNFE | iron mine(s) | a mine where iron ore is extracted |
| 2 | S.AIRH | heliport | a place where helicopters land and take off |
| 2 | S.FRM | farm | a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 1 | S.HSP | hospital | a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated |
| 1 | S.INSM | military installation | a facility for use of and control by armed forces |
| 1 | S.LDNG | landing | a place where boats receive or discharge passengers and freight, but lacking most port facilities |
| 1 | S.MLWND | windmill | a mill or water pump powered by wind |
| 1 | S.MNMT | monument | a commemorative structure or statue |
| 1 | S.MNQ | abandoned mine | |
| 1 | S.MNQR | quarry(-ies) | a surface mine where building stone or gravel and sand, etc. are extracted |
| 1 | S.PAL | palace | a large stately house, often a royal or presidential residence |
| 1 | S.PS | power station | a facility for generating electric power |
| 1 | S.PSTP | patrol post | a post from which patrols are sent out |
| 1 | S.SHSE | storehouse | a building for storing goods, especially provisions |
| 2.376 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 13.487 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 1.120 | T.PASS | pass | a break in a mountain range or other high obstruction, used for transportation from one side to the other [See also gap] |
| 936 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 769 | T.PLN | plain(s) | an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area |
| 683 | T.MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges |
| 507 | T.VAL | valley | an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream |
| 463 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
| 270 | T.DUNE | dune(s) | a wave form, ridge or star shape feature composed of sand |
| 250 | T.SLP | slope(s) | a surface with a relatively uniform slope angle |
| 247 | T.PK | peak | a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature |
| 139 | T.MND | mound(s) | a low, isolated, rounded hill |
| 129 | T.GRGE | gorge(s) | a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley |
| 110 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 75 | T.SPUR | spur(s) | a subordinate ridge projecting outward from a hill, mountain or other elevation |
| 51 | T.SAND | sand area | a tract of land covered with sand |
| 28 | T.DPR | depression(s) | a low area surrounded by higher land and usually characterized by interior drainage |
| 27 | T.SCRP | escarpment | a long line of cliffs or steep slopes separating level surfaces above and below |
| 24 | T.DSRT | desert | a large area with little or no vegetation due to extreme environmental conditions |
| 11 | T.SBED | dry stream bed | a channel formerly containing the water of a stream |
| 6 | T.CLF | cliff(s) | a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area |
| 5 | T.SDL | saddle | a broad, open pass crossing a ridge or between hills or mountains |
| 4 | T.GAP | gap | a low place in a ridge, not used for transportation |
| 4 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 2 | T.LEV | levee | a natural low embankment bordering a distributary or meandering stream; often built up artificially to control floods |
| 2 | T.RKS | rocks | conspicuous, isolated rocky masses |
| 1 | T.DVD | divide | a line separating adjacent drainage basins |
| 1 | T.PKS | peaks | pointed elevations atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic features |
| 1 | T.PLAT | plateau | an elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams |
| 1 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 1 | T.REG | stony desert | a desert plain characterized by a surface veneer of gravel and stones |
| 1 | T.TAL | talus slope | a steep concave slope formed by an accumulation of loose rock fragments at the base of a cliff or steep slope |
| 1 | T.UPLD | upland | an extensive interior region of high land with low to moderate surface relief |
| 19.356 | Total for T | ||
| Undersea Features (undersea) | |||
| 2 | U.ESCU | escarpment (or scarp) | an elongated and comparatively steep slope separating flat or gently sloping areas |
| 2 | U.SPRU | spur | a subordinate elevation, ridge, or rise projecting outward from a larger feature |
| 1 | U.BSNU | basin | a depression more or less equidimensional in plan and of variable extent |
| 5 | Total for U | ||
| Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...) | |||
| 14 | V.CULT | cultivated area | an area under cultivation |
| 3 | V.FRST | forest(s) | an area dominated by tree vegetation |
| 3 | V.OCH | orchard(s) | a planting of fruit or nut trees |
| 3 | V.SCRB | scrubland | an area of low trees, bushes, and shrubs stunted by some environmental limitation |
| 23 | Total for V | ||
| 70.610 | |||
| Countries » Afghanistan » |
|
GeoNames Home • Postal Codes • Download / Webservice • Forum • Blog • Sitemap