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| Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 84 | A.ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States |
| 18 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a second-order administrative division |
| 11 | A.ADMD | administrative division | an administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level |
| 1 | A.PCLI | independent political entity | |
| 114 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 344 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 139 | H.SPNG | spring(s) | a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
| 30 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 28 | H.STMI | intermittent stream | |
| 9 | H.STMC | canalized stream | a stream that has been substantially ditched, diked, or straightened |
| 4 | H.STMSB | lost river | a surface stream that disappears into an underground channel, or dries up in an arid area |
| 3 | H.CNL | canal | an artificial watercourse |
| 3 | H.RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake |
| 1 | H.INLT | inlet | a narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water |
| 1 | H.MRSH | marsh(es) | a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation |
| 1 | H.RSVT | water tank | a contained pool or tank of water at, below, or above ground level |
| 1 | H.PNDSF | fishponds | ponds or enclosures in which fish are kept or raised |
| 1 | H.WLL | well | a 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 |
| 1 | H.FLLS | waterfall(s) | a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream |
| 566 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 371 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 40 | L.AREA | area | a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries |
| 22 | L.RGN | region | an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
| 1 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 434 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 2.000 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 71 | P.PPLA | seat of a first-order administrative division | seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA) |
| 60 | P.PPLL | populated locality | an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings |
| 14 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 9 | P.PPLW | destroyed populated place | a village, town or city destroyed by a natural disaster, or by war |
| 1 | P.PPLA2 | seat of a second-order administrative division | |
| 1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
| 2.156 | Total for P | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 53 | S.RSTN | railroad station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight |
| 32 | S.MSTY | monastery | a building and grounds where a community of monks lives in seclusion |
| 31 | S.CH | church | a building for public Christian worship |
| 13 | S.TOWR | tower | a high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter |
| 11 | S.PSTB | border post | a post or station at an international boundary for the regulation of movement of people and goods |
| 9 | S.RUIN | ruin(s) | a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional |
| 8 | S.PSH | hydroelectric power station | a building where electricity is generated from water power |
| 7 | S.HUTS | huts | small primitive houses |
| 6 | S.MN | mine(s) | a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages |
| 4 | S.BDG | bridge | a structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across |
| 3 | S.SHPF | sheepfold | a fence or wall enclosure for sheep and other small herd animals |
| 3 | S.PS | power station | a facility for generating electric power |
| 3 | S.RSRT | resort | a specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities |
| 3 | S.AIRF | airfield | a place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo |
| 3 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
| 2 | S.SPA | spa | a resort area usually developed around a medicinal spring |
| 2 | S.MFG | factory | one or more buildings where goods are manufactured, processed or fabricated |
| 2 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 2 | S.HUT | hut | a small primitive house |
| 2 | 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 |
| 2 | S.DAM | dam | a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water |
| 1 | S.FT | fort | a defensive structure or earthworks |
| 1 | S.MNFE | iron mine(s) | a mine where iron ore is extracted |
| 1 | S.MSQE | mosque | a building for public Islamic worship |
| 1 | S.MLM | ore treatment plant | a facility for improving the metal content of ore by concentration |
| 1 | S.MKT | market | a place where goods are bought and sold at regular intervals |
| 1 | S.CMPMN | mining camp | a camp used by miners |
| 1 | S.SNTR | sanatorium | a facility where victims of physical or mental disorders are treated |
| 1 | S.HSPC | clinic | a medical facility associated with a hospital for outpatients |
| 1 | S.CMP | camp(s) | a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use |
| 1 | S.ANS | ancient site | a place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located |
| 1 | S.CAVE | cave(s) | an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff |
| 1 | S.FRM | farm | a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 1 | S.SQR | square | a broad, open, public area near the center of a town or city |
| 1 | S.STDM | stadium | a structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators |
| 215 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 903 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 173 | T.PK | peak | a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature |
| 158 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
| 122 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 62 | T.MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges |
| 46 | T.SLP | slope(s) | a surface with a relatively uniform slope angle |
| 26 | T.VAL | valley | an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream |
| 24 | T.SPUR | spur(s) | a subordinate ridge projecting outward from a hill, mountain or other elevation |
| 21 | T.PASS | pass | a break in a mountain range or other high obstruction, used for transportation from one side to the other [See also gap] |
| 10 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 10 | T.CLF | cliff(s) | a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area |
| 5 | T.PLN | plain(s) | an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area |
| 5 | T.GRGE | gorge(s) | a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley |
| 5 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 5 | T.SDL | saddle | a broad, open pass crossing a ridge or between hills or mountains |
| 3 | T.PLAT | plateau | an elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams |
| 2 | T.KRST | karst area | a distinctive landscape developed on soluble rock such as limestone characterized by sinkholes, caves, disappearing streams, and underground drainage |
| 2 | T.RKS | rocks | conspicuous, isolated rocky masses |
| 1 | T.GAP | gap | a low place in a ridge, not used for transportation |
| 1 | T.SLID | slide | a mound of earth material, at the base of a slope and the associated scoured area |
| 1 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 1 | T.DPR | depression(s) | a low area surrounded by higher land and usually characterized by interior drainage |
| 1 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 1 | T.PEN | peninsula | an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water |
| 1.588 | Total for T | ||
| Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...) | |||
| 1 | V.MDW | meadow | a small, poorly drained area dominated by grassy vegetation |
| 1 | Total for V | ||
| 5.074 | |||
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