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| Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 618 | A.ADM3 | third-order administrative division | a subdivision of a second-order administrative division |
| 223 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a first-order administrative division |
| 15 | A.ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States |
| 4 | A.ADMD | administrative division | an administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level |
| 1 | A.PCLI | independent political entity | |
| 861 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 782 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 21 | H.RF | reef(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
| 11 | H.LGN | lagoon | a shallow coastal waterbody, completely or partly separated from a larger body of water by a barrier island, coral reef or other depositional feature |
| 7 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 7 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 3 | H.CRKT | tidal creek(s) | a meandering channel in a coastal wetland subject to bi-directional tidal currents |
| 3 | H.STMI | intermittent stream | |
| 2 | H.WTLD | wetland | an area subject to inundation, usually characterized by bog, marsh, or swamp vegetation |
| 2 | H.SHOL | shoal(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material |
| 1 | H.STMD | distributary(-ies) | a branch which flows away from the main stream, as in a delta or irrigation canal |
| 1 | H.ANCH | anchorage | an area where vessels may anchor |
| 1 | H.CHNM | marine channel | that part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable |
| 1 | H.FLLS | waterfall(s) | a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream |
| 1 | H.RDST | roadstead | an open anchorage affording less protection than a harbor |
| 1 | H.STMA | anabranch | a diverging branch flowing out of a main stream and rejoining it downstream |
| 1 | H.STMB | stream bend | a conspicuously curved or bent segment of a stream |
| 1 | H.STMX | section of stream | |
| 846 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 18 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 8 | L.AREA | area | a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries |
| 3 | L.RGN | region | an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
| 3 | L.PRT | port | a place provided with terminal and transfer facilities for loading and discharging waterborne cargo or passengers, usually located in a harbor |
| 2 | L.RESF | forest reserve | a forested area set aside for preservation or controlled use |
| 2 | L.CNS | concession area | a lease of land by a government for economic development, e.g., mining, forestry |
| 1 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 1 | L.RESA | agricultural reserve | a tract of land reserved for agricultural reclamation and/or development |
| 38 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 6,256 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 36 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 15 | P.PPLA | seat of a first-order administrative division | seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA) |
| 2 | P.PPLQ | abandoned populated place | |
| 1 | P.PPLA2 | seat of a second-order administrative division | |
| 1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
| 6,311 | Total for P | ||
| Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
| 5 | R.RD | road | an open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles |
| 3 | R.RR | railroad | a permanent twin steel-rail track on which freight and passenger cars move long distances |
| 8 | Total for R | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 111 | S.CMPLA | labor camp | a camp used by migrant or temporary laborers |
| 36 | S.AIRF | airfield | a place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo |
| 34 | S.MSSN | mission | a place characterized by dwellings, school, church, hospital and other facilities operated by a religious group for the purpose of providing charitable services and to propagate religion |
| 17 | S.ESTR | rubber plantation | an estate which specializes in growing and tapping rubber trees |
| 16 | S.CMP | camp(s) | a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use |
| 15 | S.FRM | farm | a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 13 | S.HSP | hospital | a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated |
| 11 | S.SCH | school | building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place |
| 9 | S.CH | church | a building for public Christian worship |
| 7 | S.FCL | facility | a building or buildings housing a center, institute, foundation, hospital, prison, mission, courthouse, etc. |
| 5 | 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 |
| 4 | S.MNFE | iron mine(s) | a mine where iron ore is extracted |
| 4 | S.LTHSE | lighthouse | a distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light |
| 3 | S.UNIV | university | An institution for higher learning with teaching and research facilities constituting a graduate school and professional schools that award master's degrees and doctorates and an undergraduate division that awards bachelor's degrees. |
| 3 | S.SCHC | college | the grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learning |
| 3 | S.LEPC | leper colony | a settled area inhabited by lepers in relative isolation |
| 3 | S.MFG | factory | one or more buildings where goods are manufactured, processed or fabricated |
| 2 | S.DAM | dam | a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water |
| 2 | S.INSM | military installation | a facility for use of and control by armed forces |
| 2 | S.ITTR | research institute | a facility where research is carried out |
| 2 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
| 2 | S.PIER | pier | a structure built out into navigable water on piles providing berthing for ships and recreation |
| 2 | S.SCHT | technical school | post-secondary school with a specifically technical or vocational curriculum |
| 2 | S.STDM | stadium | a structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators |
| 2 | S.ESTO | oil palm plantation | an estate specializing in the cultivation of oil palm trees |
| 1 | S.WRCK | wreck | the site of the remains of a wrecked vessel |
| 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.BDG | bridge | a structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across |
| 1 | S.MSSNQ | abandoned mission | |
| 1 | S.OILR | oil refinery | a facility for converting crude oil into refined petroleum products |
| 1 | S.TOWR | tower | a high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter |
| 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.ADMF | administrative facility | a government building |
| 1 | S.BRKS | barracks | a building for lodging military personnel |
| 1 | S.SCHM | military school | a school at which military science forms the core of the curriculum |
| 1 | S.CMPMN | mining camp | a camp used by miners |
| 1 | S.LNDF | landfill | a place for trash and garbage disposal in which the waste is buried between layers of earth to build up low-lying land |
| 1 | S.WTRW | waterworks | a facility for supplying potable water through a water source and a system of pumps and filtration beds |
| 1 | S.HSPC | clinic | a medical facility associated with a hospital for outpatients |
| 1 | S.MLM | ore treatment plant | a facility for improving the metal content of ore by concentration |
| 1 | S.MN | mine(s) | a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages |
| 328 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 121 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 69 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 62 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 45 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 26 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 23 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 15 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
| 12 | T.RKS | rocks | conspicuous, isolated rocky masses |
| 8 | T.MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges |
| 3 | T.BCH | beach | a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves |
| 3 | T.CAPE | cape | a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction |
| 2 | T.PK | peak | a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature |
| 1 | T.HDLD | headland | a high projection of land extending into a large body of water beyond the line of the coast |
| 1 | T.UPLD | upland | an extensive interior region of high land with low to moderate surface relief |
| 1 | T.VAL | valley | an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream |
| 392 | Total for T | ||
| Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...) | |||
| 13 | V.FRST | forest(s) | an area dominated by tree vegetation |
| 13 | Total for V | ||
| 8,797 | |||
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