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Feature Statistic South Korea

NamesFeature ClassFeature CodeFeature Description
Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...)
157A.ADMDadministrative divisionan administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level
89A.ADM3third-order administrative divisiona subdivision of a second-order administrative division
89A.ADM2second-order administrative divisiona subdivision of a first-order administrative division
16A.ADM1first-order administrative divisiona primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States
1A.PCLIindependent political entity
352 Total for A
Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...)
556H.RSVreservoir(s)an artificial pond or lake
526H.STMstreama body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
73H.HBRharbor(s)a haven or space of deep water so sheltered by the adjacent land as to afford a safe anchorage for ships
71H.BAYbaya coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
67H.PNDponda small standing waterbody
54H.CHNMmarine channelthat part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable
24H.CHNchannelthe deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows
24H.LKlakea large inland body of standing water
19H.SHOLshoal(s)a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material
18H.INLTinleta narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water
16H.COVEcove(s)a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay
10H.RFreef(s)a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material
9H.ANCHanchoragean area where vessels may anchor
9H.FLLSwaterfall(s)a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream
9H.MFGNsalt evaporation pondsdiked salt ponds used in the production of solar evaporated salt
6H.SDsounda long arm of the sea forming a channel between the mainland and an island or islands; or connecting two larger bodies of water
4H.SPNGspring(s)a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground
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.SPNThot spring(s)a place where hot ground water flows naturally out of the ground
3H.STRTstraita relatively narrow waterway, usually narrower and less extensive than a sound, connecting two larger bodies of water
3H.STMXsection of stream
2H.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.ESTYestuarya funnel-shaped stream mouth or embayment where fresh water mixes with sea water under tidal influences
2H.STMMstream mouth(s)a place where a stream discharges into a lagoon, lake, or the sea
1H.CRNTcurrenta horizontal flow of water in a given direction with uniform velocity
1H.STMAanabrancha diverging branch flowing out of a main stream and rejoining it downstream
1H.RCHreacha straight section of a navigable stream or channel between two bends
1H.SEAseaa large body of salt water more or less confined by continuous land or chains of islands forming a subdivision of an ocean
1H.STMSBlost rivera surface stream that disappears into an underground channel, or dries up in an arid area
1.518 Total for H
Area Features (parks,area, ...)
2.910L.LCTYlocalitya minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries
155L.PRKparkan area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation
23L.INDSindustrial areaan area characterized by industrial activity
8L.AREAareaa tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries
3.096 Total for L
Populated Place Features (city, village,...)
20.147P.PPLpopulated placea city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
607P.PPLLpopulated localityan area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings
183P.PPLXsection of populated place
13P.PPLAseat of a first-order administrative divisionseat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)
2P.PPLQabandoned populated place
1P.PPLWdestroyed populated placea village, town or city destroyed by a natural disaster, or by war
1P.PPLCcapital of a political entity
20.954 Total for P
Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad )
51R.TNLtunnela subterranean passageway for transportation
24R.RDJCTroad junctiona place where two or more roads join
11R.RRrailroada permanent twin steel-rail track on which freight and passenger cars move long distances
5R.RDroadan open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles
2R.TNLRDroad tunnela tunnel through which a road passes
1R.CSWYcausewaya raised roadway across wet ground or shallow water
1R.RYDrailroad yarda system of tracks used for the making up of trains, and switching and storing freight cars
95 Total for R
Spot Features (spot, building, farm)
884S.SCHschoolbuilding(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place
846S.TMPLtemple(s)an edifice dedicated to religious worship
537S.BDGbridgea structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across
501S.RSTNrailroad stationa facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight
404S.ADMFadministrative facilitya government building
134S.POpost officea public building in which mail is received, sorted and distributed
89S.HSPhospitala building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated
72S.HTLhotela building providing lodging and/or meals for the public
65S.SCHCcollegethe grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learning
36S.RECGgolf coursea recreation field where golf is played
32S.MFGfactoryone or more buildings where goods are manufactured, processed or fabricated
32S.STNMmeteorological stationa station at which weather elements are recorded
30S.HSTShistorical sitea place of historical importance
25S.LTHSElighthousea distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light
22S.AIRPairporta place where aircraft regularly land and take off, with runways, navigational aids, and major facilities for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo
20S.DAMdama barrier constructed across a stream to impound water
19S.RLGRretreata place of temporary seclusion, especially for religious groups
16S.SHRNshrinea structure or place memorializing a person or religious concept
15S.TMBtomb(s)a structure for interring bodies
13S.HSPDdispensarya building where medical or dental aid is dispensed
13S.CMTYcemeterya burial place or ground
10S.CVNTconventa building where a community of nuns lives in seclusion
10S.ITTRresearch institutea facility where research is carried out
9S.CTRMmedical centera complex of health care buildings including two or more of the following: hospital, medical school, clinic, pharmacy, doctor's offices, etc.
9S.CAVEcave(s)an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff
8S.FRMfarma tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture
6S.FYferrya boat or other floating conveyance and terminal facilities regularly used to transport people and vehicles across a waterbody
6S.PKLTparking lotan area used for parking vehicles
6S.RNCHranch(es)a large farm specializing in extensive grazing of livestock
5S.CTHSEcourthousea building in which courts of law are held
4S.MNMTmonumenta commemorative structure or statue
4S.MUSmuseuma building where objects of permanent interest in one or more of the arts and sciences are preserved and exhibited
4S.PSpower stationa facility for generating electric power
3S.OILRoil refinerya facility for converting crude oil into refined petroleum products
3S.MSTYmonasterya building and grounds where a community of monks lives in seclusion
3S.RUINruin(s)a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional
3S.RECRracetracka track where races are held
3S.PRNJreformatorya facility for confining, training, and reforming young law offenders
2S.MNmine(s)a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages
2S.STNIinspection stationa station at which vehicles, goods, and people are inspected
2S.ZOOzooa zoological garden or park where wild animals are kept for exhibition
2S.TOWRtowera high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter
1S.CTRFfacility centera place where more than one facility is situated
1S.FCLfacilitya building or buildings housing a center, institute, foundation, hospital, prison, mission, courthouse, etc.
1S.LEPCleper colonya settled area inhabited by lepers in relative isolation
1S.OBSobservatorya facility equipped for observation of atmospheric or space phenomena
1S.SPAspaa resort area usually developed around a medicinal spring
1S.MSSNmissiona place characterized by dwellings, school, church, hospital and other facilities operated by a religious group for the purpose of providing charitable services and to propagate religion
1S.RSRTresorta specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities
1S.PPpolice posta building in which police are stationed
1S.WTRWwaterworksa facility for supplying potable water through a water source and a system of pumps and filtration beds
1S.STDMstadiuma structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators
3.919 Total for S
Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... )
1.854T.ISLislanda tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
1.182T.MTmountainan elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
593T.HLLhilla rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
350T.PASSpassa break in a mountain range or other high obstruction, used for transportation from one side to the other [See also gap]
221T.PKpeaka pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature
211T.PTpointa tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape
168T.RKrocka conspicuous, isolated rocky mass
76T.VALvalleyan elongated depression usually traversed by a stream
61T.ISLSislandstracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
35T.ISLTland-tied islanda coastal island connected to the mainland by barrier beaches, levees or dikes
24T.RKSrocksconspicuous, isolated rocky masses
15T.CAPEcapea land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction
15T.BCHbeacha shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves
12T.PENpeninsulaan elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water
8T.MTSmountainsa mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges
7T.ISLXsection of island
2T.PLNplain(s)an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area
2T.RDGEridge(s)a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest
2T.HDLDheadlanda high projection of land extending into a large body of water beyond the line of the coast
1T.SPITspita narrow, straight or curved continuation of a beach into a waterbody
4.839 Total for T
34.773

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