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Feature Statistic Belarus

NamesFeature ClassFeature CodeFeature Description
Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...)
165A.ADM2second-order administrative divisiona subdivision of a first-order administrative division
43A.ADM3third-order administrative divisiona subdivision of a second-order administrative division
7A.ADM1first-order administrative divisiona primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States
1A.PCLIindependent political entity
216 Total for A
Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...)
364H.STMstreama body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
202H.LKlakea large inland body of standing water
21H.CNLcanalan artificial watercourse
11H.SWMPswampa wetland dominated by tree vegetation
6H.DTCHditcha small artificial watercourse dug for draining or irrigating the land
6H.MRSHmarsh(es)a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation
5H.RSVreservoir(s)an artificial pond or lake
4H.STMXsection of stream
2H.STMCcanalized streama stream that has been substantially ditched, diked, or straightened
1H.FLLSwaterfall(s)a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream
622 Total for H
Area Features (parks,area, ...)
10L.AREAareaa tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries
3L.RGNregionan area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics
1L.PEATpeat cutting areaan area where peat is harvested
1L.RESreservea tract of public land reserved for future use or restricted as to use
1L.RESNnature reservean area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitat
1L.ZZZZZmaster source holdings list
17 Total for L
Populated Place Features (city, village,...)
11.785P.PPLpopulated placea city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
162P.PPLXsection of populated place
5P.PPLAseat of a first-order administrative divisionseat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)
1P.PPLCcapital of a political entity
11.953 Total for P
Spot Features (spot, building, farm)
286S.RSTNrailroad stationa facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight
62S.FRMfarma tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture
16S.AIRFairfielda place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo
7S.AIRPairporta place where aircraft regularly land and take off, with runways, navigational aids, and major facilities for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo
7S.LDNGlandinga place where boats receive or discharge passengers and freight, but lacking most port facilities
3S.FRMSfarmstracts of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture
1S.HTLhotela building providing lodging and/or meals for the public
382 Total for S
Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... )
6T.HLLShillsrounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
6T.UPLDuplandan extensive interior region of high land with low to moderate surface relief
5T.PLNplain(s)an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area
3T.HLLhilla rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
2T.RDGEridge(s)a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest
1T.MTmountainan elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
23 Total for T
Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...)
2V.FRSTforest(s)an area dominated by tree vegetation
2 Total for V
13.215

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