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Feature Statistic Iraq

NamesFeature ClassFeature CodeFeature Description
Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...)
59A.ADM2second-order administrative divisiona subdivision of a first-order administrative division
18A.ADM1first-order administrative divisiona primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States
4A.ADMDadministrative divisionan administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level
1A.PCLIindependent political entity
82 Total for A
Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...)
1.223H.WADwadia 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
890H.STMstreama body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
327H.WLLwella 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
199H.CNLcanalan artificial watercourse
190H.STMIintermittent stream
118H.MRSHmarsh(es)a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation
97H.SPNGspring(s)a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground
68H.RVNravine(s)a small, narrow, deep, steep-sided stream channel, smaller than a gorge
62H.WTRHwaterhole(s)a natural hole, hollow, or small depression that contains water, used by man and animals, especially in arid areas
43H.WLLSwellscylindrical 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
41H.SBKHsabkha(s)a salt flat or salt encrusted plain subject to periodic inundation from flooding or high tides
24H.LKlakea large inland body of standing water
23H.FLTMmud flat(s)a relatively level area of mud either between high and low tide lines, or subject to flooding
15H.LKIintermittent lake
13H.WADMwadi mouththe lower terminus of a wadi where it widens into an adjoining floodplain, depression, or waterbody
9H.RSVreservoir(s)an artificial pond or lake
7H.CHNMmarine channelthat part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable
6H.POOLIintermittent pool
6H.CNLQabandoned canal
6H.WADJwadi junctiona place where two or more wadies join
4H.LKNIintermittent salt lake
4H.STMAanabrancha diverging branch flowing out of a main stream and rejoining it downstream
3H.CRKTtidal creek(s)a meandering channel in a coastal wetland subject to bi-directional tidal currents
3H.STMXsection of stream
3H.WTLDIintermittent wetland
2H.CNLAaqueducta conduit used to carry water
2H.CHNchannelthe deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows
2H.SHOLshoal(s)a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material
2H.CNLXsection of canal
2H.PNDponda small standing waterbody
2H.INLTinleta narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water
2H.SWMPswampa wetland dominated by tree vegetation
2H.WLLQabandoned well
1H.WTLDwetlandan area subject to inundation, usually characterized by bog, marsh, or swamp vegetation
1H.WADSwadiesvalleys or ravines, bounded by relatively steep banks, which in the rainy season become watercourses; found primarily in North Africa and the Middle East
1H.RCHreacha straight section of a navigable stream or channel between two bends
1H.MFGNsalt evaporation pondsdiked salt ponds used in the production of solar evaporated salt
1H.RSVTwater tanka contained pool or tank of water at, below, or above ground level
1H.SYSIirrigation systema network of ditches and one or more of the following elements: water supply, reservoir, canal, pump, well, drain, etc.
1H.WTRCwatercoursea natural, well-defined channel produced by flowing water, or an artificial channel designed to carry flowing water
3.407 Total for H
Area Features (parks,area, ...)
416L.AREAareaa tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries
68L.LCTYlocalitya minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries
28L.OILFoilfieldan area containing a subterranean store of petroleum of economic value
15L.TRBtribal areaa tract of land used by nomadic or other tribes
9L.SALTsalt areaa shallow basin or flat where salt accumulates after periodic inundation
7L.MILBmilitary basea 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
5L.MNAmining areaan area of mine sites where minerals and ores are extracted
3L.RGNregionan area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics
2L.INDSindustrial areaan area characterized by industrial activity
1L.PRKparkan area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation
1L.PRTporta place provided with terminal and transfer facilities for loading and discharging waterborne cargo or passengers, usually located in a harbor
555 Total for L
Populated Place Features (city, village,...)
8.683P.PPLpopulated placea city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
1.181P.PPLWdestroyed populated placea village, town or city destroyed by a natural disaster, or by war
266P.PPLLpopulated localityan area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings
170P.PPLXsection of populated place
94P.PPLQabandoned populated place
1P.PPLCcapital of a political entity
10.395 Total for P
Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad )
16R.RDroadan open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles
5R.TRLtraila path, track, or route used by pedestrians, animals, or off-road vehicles
2R.RRrailroada permanent twin steel-rail track on which freight and passenger cars move long distances
1R.RJCTrailroad junctiona place where two or more railroad tracks join
1R.STstreeta paved urban thoroughfare
25 Total for R
Spot Features (spot, building, farm)
104S.TMBtomb(s)a structure for interring bodies
92S.FTforta defensive structure or earthworks
75S.RUINruin(s)a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional
67S.RSTNrailroad stationa facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight
45S.ANSancient sitea place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located
38S.SHRNshrinea structure or place memorializing a person or religious concept
37S.PPpolice posta building in which police are stationed
23S.MSQEmosquea building for public Islamic worship
22S.BDGbridgea structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across
13S.TOWRtowera high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter
11S.CMTYcemeterya burial place or ground
10S.DAMdama barrier constructed across a stream to impound water
10S.CARNcairna heap of stones erected as a landmark or for other purposes
9S.BLDGbuilding(s)a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc.
7S.BPboundary markera fixture marking a point along a boundary
7S.PMPWwater pumping stationa facility for pumping water from a major well or through a pipeline
7S.PMPOoil pumping stationa facility for pumping oil through a pipeline
6S.CMPcamp(s)a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use
6S.PSTBborder posta post or station at an international boundary for the regulation of movement of people and goods
5S.HSEhouse(s)a building used as a human habitation
5S.FCLfacilitya building or buildings housing a center, institute, foundation, hospital, prison, mission, courthouse, etc.
5S.STNRradio stationa facility for producing and transmitting information by radio waves
3S.FRMfarma tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture
3S.MSTYmonasterya building and grounds where a community of monks lives in seclusion
3S.STNMmeteorological stationa station at which weather elements are recorded
3S.TRMOoil pipeline terminala tank farm or loading facility at the end of an oil pipeline
2S.HSPhospitala building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated
2S.MFGfactoryone or more buildings where goods are manufactured, processed or fabricated
2S.CSTMcustoms housea building in a port where customs and duties are paid, and where vessels are entered and cleared
2S.SCHschoolbuilding(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place
2S.STDMstadiuma structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators
2S.RSRTresorta specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities
1S.AIRPairporta place where aircraft regularly land and take off, with runways, navigational aids, and major facilities for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo
1S.AIRBairbasean area used to store supplies, provide barracks for air force personnel, hangars and runways for aircraft, and from which operations are initiated
1S.WTRWwaterworksa facility for supplying potable water through a water source and a system of pumps and filtration beds
1S.FRMSfarmstracts of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture
1S.OILRoil refinerya facility for converting crude oil into refined petroleum products
1S.CAVEcave(s)an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff
1S.OILJoil pipeline junctiona section of an oil pipeline where two or more pipes join together
1S.MUSmuseuma building where objects of permanent interest in one or more of the arts and sciences are preserved and exhibited
1S.GDNgarden(s)an enclosure for displaying selected plant or animal life
1S.GRVEgravea burial site
1S.PALpalacea large stately house, often a royal or presidential residence
1S.PSpower stationa facility for generating electric power
1S.RSDrailroad sidinga short track parallel to and joining the main track
1S.RLGreligious sitean ancient site of significant religious importance
1S.SQRsquarea broad, open, public area near the center of a town or city
1S.SCHCcollegethe grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learning
644 Total for S
Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... )
745T.MTmountainan elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
666T.HLLhilla rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
238T.PKpeaka pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature
79T.HLLShillsrounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
54T.DPRdepression(s)a low area surrounded by higher land and usually characterized by interior drainage
46T.SPURspur(s)a subordinate ridge projecting outward from a hill, mountain or other elevation
45T.RDGEridge(s)a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest
37T.PASSpassa break in a mountain range or other high obstruction, used for transportation from one side to the other [See also gap]
21T.SLPslope(s)a surface with a relatively uniform slope angle
20T.ISLislanda tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
20T.MTSmountainsa mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges
18T.MNDmound(s)a low, isolated, rounded hill
10T.PLNplain(s)an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area
9T.SCRPescarpmenta long line of cliffs or steep slopes separating level surfaces above and below
8T.GRGEgorge(s)a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley
5T.PROMpromontory(-ies)a bluff or prominent hill overlooking or projecting into a lowland
5T.PTpointa tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape
4T.DSRTdeserta large area with little or no vegetation due to extreme environmental conditions
4T.HMCKhammock(s)a patch of ground, distinct from and slightly above the surrounding plain or wetland. Often occurs in groups
4T.PANpana near-level shallow, natural depression or basin, usually containing an intermittent lake, pond, or pool
2T.DUNEdune(s)a wave form, ridge or star shape feature composed of sand
2T.FORDforda shallow part of a stream which can be crossed on foot or by land vehicle
2T.ISLXsection of island
2T.SDLsaddlea broad, open pass crossing a ridge or between hills or mountains
1T.CAPEcapea land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction
1T.CLFcliff(s)a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area
1T.SPITspita narrow, straight or curved continuation of a beach into a waterbody
1T.UPLDuplandan extensive interior region of high land with low to moderate surface relief
2.050 Total for T
Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...)
9V.OCHorchard(s)a planting of fruit or nut trees
1V.CULTcultivated areaan area under cultivation
10 Total for V
17.168

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