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Feature Statistic Laos

NamesFeature ClassFeature CodeFeature Description
Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...)
130A.ADM2second-order administrative divisiona subdivision of a first-order administrative division
41A.ADMDadministrative divisionan administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level
18A.ADM1first-order administrative divisiona primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States
1A.PCLIindependent political entity
190 Total for A
Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...)
2.516H.STMstreama body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
950H.STMIintermittent stream
106H.RPDSrapidsa turbulent section of a stream associated with a steep, irregular stream bed
20H.PNDponda small standing waterbody
11H.PNDIintermittent pond
11H.LKlakea large inland body of standing water
6H.STMXsection of stream
3H.MRSHmarsh(es)a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation
2H.WTLDwetlandan area subject to inundation, usually characterized by bog, marsh, or swamp vegetation
1H.LKIintermittent lake
1H.RSVreservoir(s)an artificial pond or lake
3.627 Total for H
Area Features (parks,area, ...)
76L.LCTYlocalitya minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries
5L.CLGclearingan area in a forest with trees removed
2L.RGNregionan area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics
1L.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
84 Total for L
Populated Place Features (city, village,...)
11.927P.PPLpopulated placea city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
228P.PPLQabandoned populated place
32P.PPLWdestroyed populated placea village, town or city destroyed by a natural disaster, or by war
17P.PPLAseat of a first-order administrative divisionseat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)
1P.PPLCcapital of a political entity
12.205 Total for P
Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad )
1R.TNLtunnela subterranean passageway for transportation
1R.TRLtraila path, track, or route used by pedestrians, animals, or off-road vehicles
2 Total for R
Spot Features (spot, building, farm)
8S.RHSEresthousea structure maintained for the rest and shelter of travelers
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
5S.TMPLtemple(s)an edifice dedicated to religious worship
4S.CAVEcave(s)an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff
3S.HTLhotela building providing lodging and/or meals for the public
2S.RUINruin(s)a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional
2S.DAMdama barrier constructed across a stream to impound water
1S.MNQRquarry(-ies)a surface mine where building stone or gravel and sand, etc. are extracted
1S.STNMmeteorological stationa station at which weather elements are recorded
33 Total for S
Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... )
2.069T.MTmountainan elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
300T.HLLhilla rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
145T.RDGEridge(s)a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest
59T.PKpeaka pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature
40T.SPURspur(s)a subordinate ridge projecting outward from a hill, mountain or other elevation
35T.MTSmountainsa mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges
29T.ISLislanda tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
15T.HLLShillsrounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
7T.PASSpassa break in a mountain range or other high obstruction, used for transportation from one side to the other [See also gap]
3T.PLATplateauan elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams
3T.PLNplain(s)an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area
3T.SLPslope(s)a surface with a relatively uniform slope angle
1T.CLFcliff(s)a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area
1T.SINKsinkholea small crater-shape depression in a karst area
2.710 Total for T
Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...)
25V.FRSTforest(s)an area dominated by tree vegetation
16V.CULTcultivated areaan area under cultivation
41 Total for V
18.892

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