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Feature Statistic Norway

NamesFeature ClassFeature CodeFeature Description
Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...)
435A.ADM2second-order administrative divisiona subdivision of a first-order administrative division
21A.ADM1first-order administrative divisiona primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States
4A.PRSHparishan ecclesiastical district
1A.PCLIindependent political entity
461 Total for A
Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...)
4.053H.LKlakea large inland body of standing water
1.634H.COVEcove(s)a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay
1.578H.STMstreama body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
1.454H.RFreef(s)a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material
1.256H.SHOLshoal(s)a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material
672H.FJDfjorda long, narrow, steep-walled, deep-water arm of the sea at high latitudes, usually along mountainous coasts
584H.CHNMmarine channelthat part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable
405H.BAYbaya coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
348H.LKSlakeslarge inland bodies of standing water
284H.BNKbank(s)an elevation, typically located on a shelf, over which the depth of water is relatively shallow but sufficient for most surface navigation
112H.GLCRglacier(s)a mass of ice, usually at high latitudes or high elevations, with sufficient thickness to flow away from the source area in lobes, tongues, or masses
100H.SDsounda long arm of the sea forming a channel between the mainland and an island or islands; or connecting two larger bodies of water
70H.INLTinleta narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water
64H.CHNchannelthe deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows
59H.FLLSwaterfall(s)a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream
40H.BGHTbight(s)an open body of water forming a slight recession in a coastline
35H.STRTstraita relatively narrow waterway, usually narrower and less extensive than a sound, connecting two larger bodies of water
31H.BOGbog(s)a wetland characterized by peat forming sphagnum moss, sedge, and other acid-water plants
21H.PNDponda small standing waterbody
16H.HBRharbor(s)a haven or space of deep water so sheltered by the adjacent land as to afford a safe anchorage for ships
11H.CAPGicecapa dome-shaped mass of glacial ice covering an area of mountain summits or other high lands; smaller than an ice sheet
10H.RPDSrapidsa turbulent section of a stream associated with a steep, irregular stream bed
9H.DCKBdocking basina part of a harbor where ships dock
7H.NRWSnarrowsa navigable narrow part of a bay, strait, river, etc.
7H.ESTYestuarya funnel-shaped stream mouth or embayment where fresh water mixes with sea water under tidal influences
7H.CHNLlake channel(s)that part of a lake having water deep enough for navigation between islands, shoals, etc.
3H.BNKXsection of bank
3H.CNLcanalan artificial watercourse
3H.LGNlagoona shallow coastal waterbody, completely or partly separated from a larger body of water by a barrier island, coral reef or other depositional feature
2H.STMXsection of stream
2H.RVNravine(s)a small, narrow, deep, steep-sided stream channel, smaller than a gorge
2H.FISHfishing areaa fishing ground, bank or area where fishermen go to catch fish
2H.SEAseaa large body of salt water more or less confined by continuous land or chains of islands forming a subdivision of an ocean
2H.LKXsection of lake
2H.PNDSpondssmall standing waterbodies
2H.CNLNnavigation canal(s)a watercourse constructed for navigation of vessels
2H.FJDSfjordslong, narrow, steep-walled, deep-water arms of the sea at high latitudes, usually along mountainous coasts
1H.STMMstream mouth(s)a place where a stream discharges into a lagoon, lake, or the sea
1H.MRSHmarsh(es)a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation
1H.RSVreservoir(s)an artificial pond or lake
1H.FLTTtidal flat(s)a large flat area of mud or sand attached to the shore and alternately covered and uncovered by the tide
1H.AIRSseaplane landing areaa place on a waterbody where floatplanes land and take off
12.897 Total for H
Area Features (parks,area, ...)
35L.AREAareaa tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries
27L.RGNregionan area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics
18L.LCTYlocalitya minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries
9L.PRKparkan area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation
8L.OILFoilfieldan area containing a subterranean store of petroleum of economic value
3L.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
2L.ZZZZZmaster source holdings list
1L.SNOWsnowfieldan area of permanent snow and ice forming the accumulation area of a glacier
1L.NVBnaval basean area used to store supplies, provide barracks for troops and naval personnel, a port for naval vessels, and from which operations are initiated
1L.BTLbattlefielda site of a land battle of historical importance
1L.RNGAartillery rangea tract of land used for artillery firing practice
1L.
1L.RESFforest reservea forested area set aside for preservation or controlled use
108 Total for L
Populated Place Features (city, village,...)
8.925P.PPLpopulated placea city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
117P.PPLLpopulated localityan area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings
71P.PPLXsection of populated place
17P.PPLAseat of a first-order administrative divisionseat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)
3P.PPLQabandoned populated place
1P.PPLCcapital of a political entity
1P.
9.135 Total for P
Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad )
3R.TNLRRrailroad tunnela tunnel through which a railroad passes
2R.TRLtraila path, track, or route used by pedestrians, animals, or off-road vehicles
2R.RDBroad benda conspicuously curved or bent section of a road
1R.RDroadan open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles
8 Total for R
Spot Features (spot, building, farm)
11.656S.FRMfarma tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture
2.294S.FRMSfarmstracts of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture
676S.CHchurcha building for public Christian worship
424S.HTLhotela building providing lodging and/or meals for the public
263S.RSTNrailroad stationa facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight
262S.HUThuta small primitive house
65S.AIRPairporta place where aircraft regularly land and take off, with runways, navigational aids, and major facilities for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo
30S.HSEhouse(s)a building used as a human habitation
22S.FTforta defensive structure or earthworks
18S.PSpower stationa facility for generating electric power
13S.MNmine(s)a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages
12S.LDNGlandinga place where boats receive or discharge passengers and freight, but lacking most port facilities
11S.HUTShutssmall primitive houses
9S.SNTRsanatoriuma facility where victims of physical or mental disorders are treated
9S.LTHSElighthousea distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light
5S.BTYDboatyarda waterside facility for servicing, repairing, and building small vessels
4S.STNMmeteorological stationa station at which weather elements are recorded
4S.LOCKlock(s)a basin in a waterway with gates at each end by means of which vessels are passed from one water level to another
4S.MLSWsawmilla mill where logs or lumber are sawn to specified shapes and sizes
4S.FRMQabandoned farm
3S.MFGfactoryone or more buildings where goods are manufactured, processed or fabricated
3S.STNRradio stationa facility for producing and transmitting information by radio waves
3S.SCHschoolbuilding(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place
3S.BLDGbuilding(s)a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc.
2S.RSRTresorta specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities
2S.BDGbridgea structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across
2S.AIRFairfielda place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo
2S.ATHFathletic fielda tract of land used for playing team sports, and athletic track and field events
2S.BCNbeacona fixed artificial navigation mark
2S.UNIVuniversityAn 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.
1S.PIERpiera structure built out into navigable water on piles providing berthing for ships and recreation
1S.STDMstadiuma structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators
1S.RLGRretreata place of temporary seclusion, especially for religious groups
1S.OBSobservatorya facility equipped for observation of atmospheric or space phenomena
1S.MSTYmonasterya building and grounds where a community of monks lives in seclusion
1S.HSPhospitala building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated
1S.MLmill(s)a building housing machines for transforming, shaping, finishing, grinding, or extracting products
1S.FRMTfarmsteadthe buildings and adjacent service areas of a farm
1S.INSMmilitary installationa facility for use of and control by armed forces
1S.ESTestate(s)a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities
1S.MARmarinaa harbor facility for small boats, yachts, etc.
1S.BUSTNBus Stationa facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading passengers
1S.WTRWwaterworksa facility for supplying potable water through a water source and a system of pumps and filtration beds
15.822 Total for S
Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... )
3.899T.ISLislanda tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
2.525T.MTmountainan elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
2.238T.PTpointa tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape
1.819T.PKpeaka pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature
1.604T.HLLhilla rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
1.567T.RKrocka conspicuous, isolated rocky mass
968T.RKSrocksconspicuous, isolated rocky masses
625T.ISLSislandstracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
498T.VALvalleyan elongated depression usually traversed by a stream
193T.RDGEridge(s)a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest
163T.PENpeninsulaan elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water
119T.CAPEcapea land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction
110T.ISLTland-tied islanda coastal island connected to the mainland by barrier beaches, levees or dikes
62T.SPURspur(s)a subordinate ridge projecting outward from a hill, mountain or other elevation
52T.UPLDuplandan extensive interior region of high land with low to moderate surface relief
45T.PKSpeakspointed elevations atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic features
38T.HDLDheadlanda high projection of land extending into a large body of water beyond the line of the coast
27T.BCHbeacha shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves
22T.SLPslope(s)a surface with a relatively uniform slope angle
22T.ISLXsection of island
17T.CONEcone(s)a conical landform composed of mud or volcanic material
17T.PASSpassa break in a mountain range or other high obstruction, used for transportation from one side to the other [See also gap]
16T.HLLShillsrounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
15T.MTSmountainsa mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges
14T.SHORshorea narrow zone bordering a waterbody which covers and uncovers at high and low water, respectively
14T.INTFinterfluvea relatively undissected upland between adjacent stream valleys
12T.PLNplain(s)an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area
11T.NTKnunataka rock or mountain peak protruding through glacial ice
10T.CLFcliff(s)a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area
10T.CRQcirquea bowl-like hollow partially surrounded by cliffs or steep slopes at the head of a glaciated valley
5T.ISTHisthmusa narrow strip of land connecting two larger land masses and bordered by water
3T.MRNmorainea mound, ridge, or other accumulation of glacial till
3T.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
2T.TALtalus slopea steep concave slope formed by an accumulation of loose rock fragments at the base of a cliff or steep slope
2T.CRTRcrater(s)a generally circular saucer or bowl-shaped depression caused by volcanic or meteorite explosive action
2T.PLATplateauan elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams
2T.NTKSnunataksrocks or mountain peaks protruding through glacial ice
2T.PROMpromontory(-ies)a bluff or prominent hill overlooking or projecting into a lowland
1T.LAVAlava areaan area of solidified lava
1T.
1T.SPITspita narrow, straight or curved continuation of a beach into a waterbody
1T.SCRPescarpmenta long line of cliffs or steep slopes separating level surfaces above and below
1T.VLCvolcanoa conical elevation composed of volcanic materials with a crater at the top
1T.VALGhanging valleya valley the floor of which is notably higher than the valley or shore to which it leads; most common in areas that have been glaciated
1T.FANfan(s)a fan-shaped wedge of coarse alluvium with apex merging with a mountain stream bed and the fan spreading out at a low angle slope onto an adjacent plain
1T.PTSpointstapering pieces of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape
1T.SANDsand areaa tract of land covered with sand
1T.GRGEgorge(s)a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley
16.763 Total for T
Undersea Features (undersea)
6U.BSNUbasina depression more or less equidimensional in plan and of variable extent
5U.RDGUridgea long narrow elevation with steep sides
3U.SLPUslopethe slope seaward from the shelf edge to the beginning of a continental rise or the point where there is a general reduction in slope
2U.VALUvalleya relatively shallow, wide depression, the bottom of which usually has a continuous gradient
1U.SPRUspura subordinate elevation, ridge, or rise projecting outward from a larger feature
1U.TRNUtrencha long, narrow, characteristically very deep and asymmetrical depression of the sea floor, with relatively steep sides
1U.TRGUtrougha long depression of the sea floor characteristically flat bottomed and steep sided, and normally shallower than a trench
19 Total for U
Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...)
7V.MDWmeadowa small, poorly drained area dominated by grassy vegetation
3V.FRSTforest(s)an area dominated by tree vegetation
1V.TREEtree(s)a conspicuous tree used as a landmark
11 Total for V
55.224

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