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| Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 33 | A.ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States |
| 14 | A.LTER | leased area | a tract of land leased to another country, usually for military installations |
| 1 | A.PCLF | freely associated state | |
| 48 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 101 | H.CHN | channel | the deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows |
| 31 | 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 |
| 23 | H.RFC | coral reef(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of coral |
| 18 | H.ANCH | anchorage | an area where vessels may anchor |
| 8 | H.HBR | harbor(s) | a haven or space of deep water so sheltered by the adjacent land as to afford a safe anchorage for ships |
| 3 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 2 | H.STRT | strait | a relatively narrow waterway, usually narrower and less extensive than a sound, connecting two larger bodies of water |
| 1 | H.OCN | ocean | one of the major divisions of the vast expanse of salt water covering part of the earth |
| 1 | H.CNL | canal | an artificial watercourse |
| 1 | H.DCK | dock(s) | a waterway between two piers, or cut into the land for the berthing of ships |
| 1 | H.FISH | fishing area | a fishing ground, bank or area where fishermen go to catch fish |
| 190 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 19 | L.BTL | battlefield | a site of a land battle of historical importance |
| 9 | 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.RGN | region | an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
| 30 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 86 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 23 | P.PPLA | seat of a first-order administrative division | seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA) |
| 1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
| 1 | P.PPLG | seat of government of a political entity | |
| 1 | P.PPLQ | abandoned populated place | |
| 1 | P.PPLS | populated places | cities, towns, villages, or other agglomerations of buildings where people live and work |
| 113 | Total for P | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 43 | S.HSTS | historical site | a place of historical importance |
| 24 | S.SCH | school | building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place |
| 23 | S.AIRF | airfield | a place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo |
| 19 | S.PIER | pier | a structure built out into navigable water on piles providing berthing for ships and recreation |
| 15 | S.INSM | military installation | a facility for use of and control by armed forces |
| 8 | S.CTRA | atomic center | a facility where atomic research is carried out |
| 8 | S.AIRH | heliport | a place where helicopters land and take off |
| 8 | S.CH | church | a building for public Christian worship |
| 6 | S.WRCK | wreck | the site of the remains of a wrecked vessel |
| 6 | 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.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 3 | S.PS | power station | a facility for generating electric power |
| 3 | S.AIRB | airbase | an area used to store supplies, provide barracks for air force personnel, hangars and runways for aircraft, and from which operations are initiated |
| 3 | S.DIP | diplomatic facility | office, residence, or facility of a foreign government, which may include an embassy, consulate, chancery, office of charge d'affaires, or other diplomatic, economic, military, or cultural mission |
| 3 | S.MFG | factory | one or more buildings where goods are manufactured, processed or fabricated |
| 3 | S.STNS | satellite station | a facility for tracking and communicating with orbiting satellites |
| 2 | S.AIRQ | abandoned airfield | |
| 2 | S.CMPRF | refugee camp | a camp used by refugees |
| 2 | S.ADMF | administrative facility | a government building |
| 2 | S.RSRT | resort | a specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities |
| 2 | S.WTRW | waterworks | a facility for supplying potable water through a water source and a system of pumps and filtration beds |
| 2 | S.DPOF | fuel depot | an area where fuel is stored |
| 2 | S.HSP | hospital | a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated |
| 2 | S.RUIN | ruin(s) | a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional |
| 1 | S.LDNG | landing | a place where boats receive or discharge passengers and freight, but lacking most port facilities |
| 1 | S.STNM | meteorological station | a station at which weather elements are recorded |
| 1 | S.MUS | museum | a building where objects of permanent interest in one or more of the arts and sciences are preserved and exhibited |
| 1 | S.OBS | observatory | a facility equipped for observation of atmospheric or space phenomena |
| 1 | S.OILT | tank farm | a tract of land occupied by large, cylindrical, metal tanks in which oil or liquid petrochemicals are stored |
| 1 | S.BANK | bank | A business establishment in which money is kept for saving or commercial purposes or is invested, supplied for loans, or exchanged. |
| 1 | S.PMPW | water pumping station | a facility for pumping water from a major well or through a pipeline |
| 1 | S.PP | police post | a building in which police are stationed |
| 1 | S.RECG | golf course | a recreation field where golf is played |
| 1 | S.RLG | religious site | an ancient site of significant religious importance |
| 1 | S.CTHSE | courthouse | a building in which courts of law are held |
| 1 | S.COMC | communication center | a facility, including buildings, antennae, towers and electronic equipment for receiving and transmitting information |
| 1 | S.SCHC | college | the grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learning |
| 1 | S.CTRCM | community center | a facility for community recreation and other activities |
| 1 | S.GOVL | local government office | a facility housing local governmental offices, usually a city, town, or village hall |
| 1 | S.BRKS | barracks | a building for lodging military personnel |
| 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.JTY | jetty | a structure built out into the water at a river mouth or harbor entrance to regulate currents and silting |
| 1 | S.MAR | marina | a harbor facility for small boats, yachts, etc. |
| 1 | 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. |
| 1 | S.WHRF | wharf(-ves) | a structure of open rather than solid construction along a shore or a bank which provides berthing for ships and cargo-handling facilities |
| 216 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 457 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 154 | T.ISLET | islet | small island, bigger than rock, smaller than island. |
| 29 | T.ATOL | atoll(s) | a ring-shaped coral reef which has closely spaced islands on it encircling a lagoon |
| 14 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 12 | T.ISLX | section of island | |
| 5 | T.ISLS | islands | tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 3 | T.BAR | bar | a shallow ridge or mound of coarse unconsolidated material in a stream channel, at the mouth of a stream, estuary, or lagoon and in the wave-break zone along coasts |
| 2 | T.CAPE | cape | a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction |
| 1 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 677 | Total for T | ||
| Undersea Features (undersea) | |||
| 33 | U.SMU | seamount | an elevation rising generally more than 1,000 meters and of limited extent across the summit |
| 5 | U.TMTU | tablemount (or guyot) | a seamount having a comparatively smooth, flat top |
| 1 | U.RFU | reef | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
| 1 | U.RDGU | ridge | a long narrow elevation with steep sides |
| 1 | U.SMSU | seamounts | elevations rising generally more than 1,000 meters and of limited extent across the summit |
| 41 | Total for U | ||
| Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...) | |||
| 1 | V.GRVC | coconut grove | a planting of coconut trees |
| 1 | Total for V | ||
| 1,316 | |||
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