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Feature Statistic Nigeria

NamesFeature ClassFeature CodeFeature Description
Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...)
44A.ADM1first-order administrative divisiona primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States
3A.ADM2second-order administrative divisiona subdivision of a first-order administrative division
1A.PCLIindependent political entity
48 Total for A
Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...)
2.041H.STMstreama body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
149H.STMDdistributary(-ies)a branch which flows away from the main stream, as in a delta or irrigation canal
49H.LKlakea large inland body of standing water
42H.SHOLshoal(s)a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material
22H.CHNNnavigation channela buoyed channel of sufficient depth for the safe navigation of vessels
10H.MRSHmarsh(es)a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation
9H.LGNlagoona shallow coastal waterbody, completely or partly separated from a larger body of water by a barrier island, coral reef or other depositional feature
5H.FLTTtidal flat(s)a large flat area of mud or sand attached to the shore and alternately covered and uncovered by the tide
5H.STMXsection of stream
4H.PNDponda small standing waterbody
4H.POOLpool(s)a small and comparatively still, deep part of a larger body of water such as a stream or harbor; or a small body of standing water
4H.STMMstream mouth(s)a place where a stream discharges into a lagoon, lake, or the sea
4H.STMAanabrancha diverging branch flowing out of a main stream and rejoining it downstream
3H.CNLNnavigation canal(s)a watercourse constructed for navigation of vessels
3H.RSVreservoir(s)an artificial pond or lake
3H.LKIintermittent lake
2H.ANCHanchoragean area where vessels may anchor
2H.LKSlakeslarge inland bodies of standing water
2H.BAYbaya coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
2H.FLLSwaterfall(s)a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream
2H.WTLDwetlandan area subject to inundation, usually characterized by bog, marsh, or swamp vegetation
1H.CNFLconfluencea place where two or more streams or intermittent streams flow together
1H.BGHTbight(s)an open body of water forming a slight recession in a coastline
1H.HBRharbor(s)a haven or space of deep water so sheltered by the adjacent land as to afford a safe anchorage for ships
1H.LKCcrater lakea lake in a crater or caldera
1H.RFreef(s)a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material
1H.GULFgulfa large recess in the coastline, larger than a bay
1H.RCHreacha straight section of a navigable stream or channel between two bends
2.374 Total for H
Area Features (parks,area, ...)
253L.RESFforest reservea forested area set aside for preservation or controlled use
25L.LCTYlocalitya minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries
5L.OILFoilfieldan area containing a subterranean store of petroleum of economic value
5L.RGNregionan area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics
2L.RESWwildlife reservea tract of public land reserved for the preservation of wildlife
2L.GASFgasfieldan area containing a subterranean store of natural gas of economic value
1L.PRKparkan area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation
293 Total for L
Populated Place Features (city, village,...)
32.362P.PPLpopulated placea city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
36P.PPLAseat of a first-order administrative divisionseat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)
32P.PPLSpopulated placescities, towns, villages, or other agglomerations of buildings where people live and work
11P.PPLXsection of populated place
6P.PPLQabandoned populated place
1P.PPLCcapital of a political entity
32.448 Total for P
Spot Features (spot, building, farm)
41S.RSTNrailroad stationa facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight
40S.CMPcamp(s)a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use
18S.AIRPairporta place where aircraft regularly land and take off, with runways, navigational aids, and major facilities for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo
8S.HTLhotela building providing lodging and/or meals for the public
5S.ESTestate(s)a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities
4S.DAMdama barrier constructed across a stream to impound water
3S.FRMfarma tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture
3S.ANSancient sitea place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located
2S.AIRFairfielda place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo
2S.TRMOoil pipeline terminala tank farm or loading facility at the end of an oil pipeline
2S.MNmine(s)a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages
2S.HSPLleprosariuman asylum or hospital for lepers
1S.OILRoil refinerya facility for converting crude oil into refined petroleum products
1S.RUINruin(s)a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional
132 Total for S
Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... )
825T.HLLhilla rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
238T.MTmountainan elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
155T.HLLShillsrounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
121T.PTpointa tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape
53T.PKpeaka pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature
47T.ISLislanda tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
20T.MTSmountainsa mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges
12T.RDGEridge(s)a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest
7T.SPURspur(s)a subordinate ridge projecting outward from a hill, mountain or other elevation
6T.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.ISLSislandstracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
3T.PKSpeakspointed elevations atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic features
2T.VALvalleyan elongated depression usually traversed by a stream
2T.CLFcliff(s)a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area
1T.RKrocka conspicuous, isolated rocky mass
1T.SCRPescarpmenta long line of cliffs or steep slopes separating level surfaces above and below
1T.GRGEgorge(s)a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley
1T.PENpeninsulaan elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water
1T.BARbara 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
1T.UPLDuplandan extensive interior region of high land with low to moderate surface relief
1T.BCHbeacha shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves
1T.DLTAdeltaa flat plain formed by alluvial deposits at the mouth of a stream
1T.CAPEcapea land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction
1.506 Total for T
Undersea Features (undersea)
2U.CNYUcanyona relatively narrow, deep depression with steep sides, the bottom of which generally has a continuous slope
2 Total for U
Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...)
1V.GRSLDgrasslandan area dominated by grass vegetation
1 Total for V
36.804

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