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Feature Statistic Isle of Man

Num. NamesFeature ClassFeature CodeFeature Description
Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...)
24A.ADM1first-order administrative divisiona primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States
1A.PCLpolitical entity
25 Total for A
Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...)
11H.BAYbaya coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
5H.BNKbank(s)an elevation, typically located on a shelf, over which the depth of water is relatively shallow but sufficient for most surface navigation
4H.STMstreama body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
2H.HBRharbor(s)a haven or space of deep water so sheltered by the adjacent land as to afford a safe anchorage for ships
2H.INLTinleta narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water
1H.SHOLshoal(s)a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material
1H.FLLSwaterfall(s)a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream
1H.RFreef(s)a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material
1H.SDsounda long arm of the sea forming a channel between the mainland and an island or islands; or connecting two larger bodies of water
28 Total for H
Area Features (parks,area, ...)
1L.PRTporta place provided with terminal and transfer facilities for loading and discharging waterborne cargo or passengers, usually located in a harbor
1 Total for L
Populated Place Features (city, village,...)
22P.PPLpopulated placea city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
20P.PPLAseat of a first-order administrative divisionseat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)
1P.PPLCcapital of a political entity
43 Total for P
Spot Features (spot, building, farm)
13S.HTLhotela building providing lodging and/or meals for the public
10S.RSTNrailroad stationa facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight
3S.LTHSElighthousea distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light
2S.TOWRtowera high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter
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.ANSarchaeological/prehistoric sitea place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located
1S.ESTestate(s)a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities
1S.HSEhouse(s)a building used as a human habitation
1S.HSTShistorical sitea place of historical importance
1S.RUINruin(s)a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional
34 Total for S
Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... )
11T.CAPEcapea land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction
8T.PTpointa tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape
5T.VALvalleyan elongated depression usually traversed by a stream
4T.MTmountainan elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
4T.ISLislanda tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
1T.BCHbeacha shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves
1T.PENpeninsulaan elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water
1T.ISLETisletsmall island, bigger than rock, smaller than island.
1T.RKrocka conspicuous, isolated rocky mass
1T.HDLDheadlanda high projection of land extending into a large body of water beyond the line of the coast
37 Total for T
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