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Feature Statistic Poland

Num. NamesFeature ClassFeature CodeFeature Description
Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...)
2,478A.ADM3third-order administrative divisiona subdivision of a second-order administrative division
380A.ADM2second-order administrative divisiona subdivision of a first-order administrative division
68A.ADM4fourth-order administrative divisiona subdivision of a third-order administrative division
35A.ADMDadministrative divisionan administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level
16A.ADM1first-order administrative divisiona primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States
5A.ADM4Hhistorical fourth-order administrative divisiona former fourth-order administrative division
1A.ADM3Hhistorical third-order administrative divisiona former third-order administrative division
1A.PCLIindependent political entity
2,984 Total for A
Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...)
1,091H.STMstreama body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
1,065H.LKlakea large inland body of standing water
83H.CNLcanalan artificial watercourse
41H.PNDponda small standing waterbody
37H.RSVreservoir(s)an artificial pond or lake
27H.FLLSwaterfall(s)a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream
19H.MRSHmarsh(es)a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation
13H.HBRharbor(s)a haven or space of deep water so sheltered by the adjacent land as to afford a safe anchorage for ships
11H.BAYbaya coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
7H.STMDdistributary(-ies)a branch which flows away from the main stream, as in a delta or irrigation canal
7H.SWMPswampa wetland dominated by tree vegetation
4H.BOGbog(s)a wetland characterized by peat forming sphagnum moss, sedge, and other acid-water plants
4H.CHNchannelthe deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows
3H.DTCHditcha small artificial watercourse dug for draining or irrigating the land
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
3H.LKXsection of lake
3H.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
3H.BNKbank(s)an elevation, typically located on a shelf, over which the depth of water is relatively shallow but sufficient for most surface navigation
2H.RDSTroadsteadan open anchorage affording less protection than a harbor
2H.STMXsection of stream
1H.RSVTwater tanka contained pool or tank of water at, below, or above ground level
1H.SHOLshoal(s)a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material
1H.LBEDlake bed(s)a dried up or drained area of a former lake
1H.STMBstream benda conspicuously curved or bent segment of a stream
1H.GULFgulfa large recess in the coastline, larger than a bay
1H.null
1H.STRTstraita relatively narrow waterway, usually narrower and less extensive than a sound, connecting two larger bodies of water
1H.DCKdock(s)a waterway between two piers, or cut into the land for the berthing of ships
1H.RFreef(s)a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material
2,437 Total for H
Area Features (parks,area, ...)
37L.PRKparkan area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation
31L.RGNregionan area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics
15L.CLGclearingan area in a forest with trees removed
6L.PRTporta place provided with terminal and transfer facilities for loading and discharging waterborne cargo or passengers, usually located in a harbor
5L.RESNnature reservean area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitat
3L.RESFforest reservea forested area set aside for preservation or controlled use
2L.FLDfield(s)an open as opposed to wooded area
1L.RESVreservationa tract of land set aside for aboriginal, tribal, or native populations
1L.RESWwildlife reservea tract of public land reserved for the preservation of wildlife
1L.RGNLlake regiona tract of land distinguished by numerous lakes
1L.AMUSamusement parkAmusement Park are theme parks, adventure parks offering entertainment, similar to funfairs but with a fix location
1L.AREAareaa tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries
1L.BTLbattlefielda site of a land battle of historical importance
1L.COLFcoalfielda region in which coal deposits of possible economic value occur
1L.CTRBbusiness centera place where a number of businesses are located
1L.LCTYlocalitya minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries
1L.RESreservea tract of public land reserved for future use or restricted as to use
109 Total for L
Populated Place Features (city, village,...)
43,378P.PPLpopulated placea city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
2,241P.PPLXsection of populated place
1,410P.PPLA3seat of a third-order administrative division
178P.PPLA2seat of a second-order administrative division
146P.PPLQabandoned populated place
64P.PPLHhistorical populated placea populated place that no longer exists
17P.PPLLpopulated localityan area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings
16P.PPLAseat of a first-order administrative divisionseat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)
7P.PPLFfarm villagea populated place where the population is largely engaged in agricultural activities
3P.PPLSpopulated placescities, towns, villages, or other agglomerations of buildings where people live and work
1P.PPLA4seat of a fourth-order administrative division
1P.PPLCcapital of a political entity
1P.PPLRreligious populated placea populated place whose population is largely engaged in religious occupations
1P.null
47,464 Total for P
Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad )
13R.RYDrailroad yarda system of tracks used for the making up of trains, and switching and storing freight cars
5R.RRrailroada permanent twin steel-rail track on which freight and passenger cars move long distances
4R.RJCTrailroad junctiona place where two or more railroad tracks join
2R.RDroadan open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles
2R.STstreeta paved urban thoroughfare
1R.RDJCTroad junctiona place where two or more roads join
1R.TNLRRrailroad tunnela tunnel through which a railroad passes
28 Total for R
Spot Features (spot, building, farm)
1,075S.HTLhotela building providing lodging and/or meals for the public
509S.RSTNrailroad stationa facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight
397S.PSpower stationa facility for generating electric power
287S.CSTLcastlea large fortified building or set of buildings
94S.CHchurcha building for public Christian worship
91S.AIRPairporta place where aircraft regularly land and take off, with runways, navigational aids, and major facilities for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo
84S.TOWRtowera high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter
82S.STDMstadiuma structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators
46S.HUThuta small primitive house
43S.AIRFairfielda place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo
24S.FRMfarma tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture
22S.LTHSElighthousea distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light
21S.CAVEcave(s)an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff
21S.BDGbridgea structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across
21S.BLDGbuilding(s)a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc.
20S.CMTYcemeterya burial place or ground
18S.ZOOzooa zoological garden or park where wild animals are kept for exhibition
15S.MNMTmonumenta commemorative structure or statue
13S.SCHschoolbuilding(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place
12S.MUSmuseuma building where objects of permanent interest in one or more of the arts and sciences are preserved and exhibited
12S.MLWNDwindmilla mill or water pump powered by wind
10S.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.
9S.HSTShistorical sitea place of historical importance
8S.DAMdama barrier constructed across a stream to impound water
8S.RUINruin(s)a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional
8S.BUSTNbus stationa facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading passengers
7S.HSPhospitala building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated
7S.ESTestate(s)a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities
6S.PALpalacea large stately house, often a royal or presidential residence
6S.RESTrestaurantA place where meals are served to the public
5S.RSTPrailroad stopa place lacking station facilities where trains stop to pick up and unload passengers and freight
4S.RETstorea building where goods and/or services are offered for sale
4S.PRNprisona facility for confining prisoners
4S.MFGfactoryone or more buildings where goods are manufactured, processed or fabricated
3S.BLDOoffice buildingcommercial building where business and/or services are conducted
3S.HSEhouse(s)a building used as a human habitation
3S.PIERpiera structure built out into navigable water on piles providing berthing for ships and recreation
3S.AIRBairbasean area used to store supplies, provide barracks for air force personnel, hangars and runways for aircraft, and from which operations are initiated
3S.MNmine(s)a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages
3S.GDNgarden(s)an enclosure for displaying selected plant or animal life
3S.PMPOoil pumping stationa facility for pumping oil through a pipeline
2S.MKTmarketa place where goods are bought and sold at regular intervals
2S.FCLfacilitya building or buildings housing a center, institute, foundation, hospital, prison, mission, courthouse, etc.
2S.MNCcoal mine(s)a mine where coal is extracted
2S.SQRsquarea broad, open, public area near the center of a town or city
2S.ADMFadministrative facilitya government building
2S.STNBscientific research basea scientific facility used as a base from which research is carried out or monitored
2S.MSTYmonasterya building and grounds where a community of monks lives in seclusion
2S.THTRtheatera building or outdoor area used for live theatrical presentations, concerts, opera or dance productions, cinema, and/or other stage productions
2S.MLSWsawmilla mill where logs or lumber are sawn to specified shapes and sizes
2S.CMPcamp(s)a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use
2S.AMTHamphitheateran oval or circular structure with rising tiers of seats about a stage or open space
2S.CMPQabandoned camp
1S.FRMSfarmstracts of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture
1S.NSYnursery(-ies)a place where plants are propagated for transplanting or grafting
1S.OBPTobservation pointa wildlife or scenic observation point
1S.OPRAopera houseA theater designed chiefly for the performance of operas.
1S.FRMQabandoned farm
1S.CTRMmedical centera complex of health care buildings including two or more of the following: hospital, medical school, clinic, pharmacy, doctor's offices, etc.
1S.BLDAapartment buildinga building containing several individual apartments
1S.POpost officea public building in which mail is received, sorted and distributed
1S.MALLmallA large, often enclosed shopping complex containing various stores, businesses, and restaurants usually accessible by common passageways.
1S.JTYjettya structure built out into the water at a river mouth or harbor entrance to regulate currents and silting
1S.LIBRlibraryA place in which information resources such as books are kept for reading, reference, or lending.
1S.HSECcountry housea large house, mansion, or chateau, on a large estate
1S.RSTNQabandoned railroad station
1S.SPAspaa resort area usually developed around a medicinal spring
1S.STNRradio stationa facility for producing and transmitting information by radio waves
1S.TMBtomb(s)a structure for interring bodies
1S.ITTRresearch institutea facility where research is carried out
1S.MARmarinaa harbor facility for small boats, yachts, etc.
1S.HERMhermitagea secluded residence, usually for religious sects
1S.PPpolice posta building in which police are stationed
1S.BCNbeacona fixed artificial navigation mark
1S.GHSEguest housea house used to provide lodging for paying guests
1S.FYferrya boat or other floating conveyance and terminal facilities regularly used to transport people and vehicles across a waterbody
1S.BANKbankA business establishment in which money is kept for saving or commercial purposes or is invested, supplied for loans, or exchanged.
1S.FTforta defensive structure or earthworks
1S.MNQabandoned mine
1S.MNQRquarry(-ies)a surface mine where building stone or gravel and sand, etc. are extracted
1S.ATHFathletic fielda tract of land used for playing team sports, and athletic track and field events
3,066 Total for S
Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... )
924T.MTmountainan elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
210T.PKpeaka pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature
128T.HLLhilla rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
122T.PASSpassa break in a mountain range or other high obstruction, used for transportation from one side to the other [See also gap]
49T.MTSmountainsa mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges
22T.BCHbeacha shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves
20T.ISLislanda tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
15T.RKrocka conspicuous, isolated rocky mass
14T.UPLDuplandan extensive interior region of high land with low to moderate surface relief
10T.VALvalleyan elongated depression usually traversed by a stream
10T.HLLShillsrounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
10T.DPRdepression(s)a low area surrounded by higher land and usually characterized by interior drainage
8T.PLNplain(s)an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area
5T.PLATplateauan elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams
5T.PENpeninsulaan elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water
3T.SDLsaddlea broad, open pass crossing a ridge or between hills or mountains
2T.SPITspita narrow, straight or curved continuation of a beach into a waterbody
2T.MNDmound(s)a low, isolated, rounded hill
2T.CAPEcapea land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction
2T.GAPgapa low place in a ridge, not used for transportation
1T.DUNEdune(s)a wave form, ridge or star shape feature composed of sand
1T.GRGEgorge(s)a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley
1T.DSRTdeserta large area with little or no vegetation due to extreme environmental conditions
1T.ISLETisletsmall island, bigger than rock, smaller than island.
1T.ISLXsection of island
1T.MRNmorainea mound, ridge, or other accumulation of glacial till
1T.CONEcone(s)a conical landform composed of mud or volcanic material
1T.CLFcliff(s)a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area
1T.PTpointa tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape
1T.RKSrocksconspicuous, isolated rocky masses
1T.VALXsection of valley
1,574 Total for T
Undersea Features (undersea)
1U.CRSUcontinental risea gentle slope rising from oceanic depths towards the foot of a continental slope
1 Total for U
Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...)
219V.FRSTforest(s)an area dominated by tree vegetation
153V.MDWmeadowa small, poorly drained area dominated by grassy vegetation
1V.HTHheathan upland moor or sandy area dominated by low shrubby vegetation including heather
1V.GRSLDgrasslandan area dominated by grass vegetation
1V.FRSTFfossilized foresta forest fossilized by geologic processes and now exposed at the earth's surface
1V.TREEtree(s)a conspicuous tree used as a landmark
376 Total for V
58,039

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