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Feature Statistic Syria

Num. NamesFeature ClassFeature CodeFeature Description
Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...)
267A.ADM3third-order administrative divisiona subdivision of a second-order administrative division
61A.ADM2second-order administrative divisiona subdivision of a first-order administrative division
14A.ADM1first-order administrative divisiona primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States
6A.ADMDadministrative divisionan administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level
1A.PCLHhistorical political entitya former political entity
1A.PCLIindependent political entity
1A.ZNBbuffer zonea zone recognized as a buffer between two nations in which military presence is minimal or absent
1A.ADM1Hhistorical first-order administrative divisiona former first-order administrative division
352 Total for A
Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...)
5,189H.WADwadia valley or ravine, bounded by relatively steep banks, which in the rainy season becomes a watercourse; found primarily in North Africa and the Middle East
977H.WLLwella cylindrical hole, pit, or tunnel drilled or dug down to a depth from which water, oil, or gas can be pumped or brought to the surface
750H.SPNGspring(s)a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground
181H.STMstreama body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
107H.SBKHsabkha(s)a salt flat or salt encrusted plain subject to periodic inundation from flooding or high tides
105H.CNLcanalan artificial watercourse
63H.RVNravine(s)a small, narrow, deep, steep-sided stream channel, smaller than a gorge
37H.FLTMmud flat(s)a relatively level area of mud either between high and low tide lines, or subject to flooding
21H.PNDIintermittent pond
18H.LKIintermittent lake
16H.PNDponda small standing waterbody
13H.WADXsection of wadi
12H.RSVreservoir(s)an artificial pond or lake
10H.STMXsection of stream
9H.LKOoxbow lakea crescent-shaped lake commonly found adjacent to meandering streams
8H.LKlakea large inland body of standing water
7H.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
6H.CNLSBunderground irrigation canal(s)a gently inclined underground tunnel bringing water for irrigation from aquifers
6H.LKNsalt lakean inland body of salt water with no outlet
6H.BAYbaya coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
6H.RSVTwater tanka contained pool or tank of water at, below, or above ground level
6H.STMIintermittent stream
5H.WTRHwaterhole(s)a natural hole, hollow, or small depression that contains water, used by man and animals, especially in arid areas
5H.WTLDIintermittent wetland
4H.MRSHNsalt marsha flat area, subject to periodic salt water inundation, dominated by grassy salt-tolerant plants
3H.SYSIirrigation systema network of ditches and one or more of the following elements: water supply, reservoir, canal, pump, well, drain, etc.
2H.PNDNsalt ponda small standing body of salt water often in a marsh or swamp, usually along a seacoast
2H.WADBwadi benda conspicuously curved or bent segment of a wadi
2H.HBRharbor(s)a haven or space of deep water so sheltered by the adjacent land as to afford a safe anchorage for ships
2H.RSVIintermittent reservoir
1H.RFreef(s)a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material
1H.WTRCwatercoursea natural, well-defined channel produced by flowing water, or an artificial channel designed to carry flowing water
1H.STMCcanalized streama stream that has been substantially ditched, diked, or straightened
1H.WLLQabandoned well
1H.SWMPswampa wetland dominated by tree vegetation
1H.COVEcove(s)a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay
1H.BNKbank(s)an elevation, typically located on a shelf, over which the depth of water is relatively shallow but sufficient for most surface navigation
7,585 Total for H
Area Features (parks,area, ...)
2,913L.LCTYlocalitya minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries
603L.AREAareaa tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries
49L.PRKparkan area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation
11L.INDSindustrial areaan area characterized by industrial activity
7L.RGNregionan area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics
4L.LANDarctic landa tract of land in the Arctic
4L.SALTsalt areaa shallow basin or flat where salt accumulates after periodic inundation
3L.OASoasis(-es)an area in a desert made productive by the availability of water
2L.OILFoilfieldan area containing a subterranean store of petroleum of economic value
2L.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.RESreservea tract of public land reserved for future use or restricted as to use
1L.FLDfield(s)an open as opposed to wooded area
1L.DEVHhousing developmenta tract of land on which many houses of similar design are built according to a development plan
1L.TRBtribal areaa tract of land used by nomadic or other tribes
1L.PRTporta place provided with terminal and transfer facilities for loading and discharging waterborne cargo or passengers, usually located in a harbor
3,604 Total for L
Populated Place Features (city, village,...)
9,999P.PPLpopulated placea city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
781P.PPLXsection of populated place
498P.PPLLpopulated localityan area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings
211P.PPLA3seat of a third-order administrative division
129P.PPLQabandoned populated place
46P.PPLA2seat of a second-order administrative division
12P.PPLAseat of a first-order administrative divisionseat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)
6P.PPLFfarm villagea populated place where the population is largely engaged in agricultural activities
4P.STLMTisraeli settlement
4P.PPLHhistorical populated placea populated place that no longer exists
3P.PPLCHhistorical capital of a political entitya former capital of a political entity
1P.PPLSpopulated placescities, towns, villages, or other agglomerations of buildings where people live and work
1P.PPLWdestroyed populated placea village, town or city destroyed by a natural disaster, or by war
1P.PPLCcapital of a political entity
11,696 Total for P
Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad )
960R.STstreeta paved urban thoroughfare
211R.RDroadan open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles
19R.RDJCTroad junctiona place where two or more roads join
3R.TRLtraila path, track, or route used by pedestrians, animals, or off-road vehicles
2R.OILPoil pipelinea pipeline used for transporting oil
1R.TNLRRrailroad tunnela tunnel through which a railroad passes
1,196 Total for R
Spot Features (spot, building, farm)
2,157S.RUINruin(s)a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional
411S.MSQEmosquea building for public Islamic worship
374S.FRMfarma tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture
326S.SHRNshrinea structure or place memorializing a person or religious concept
226S.TMBtomb(s)a structure for interring bodies
153S.HTLhotela building providing lodging and/or meals for the public
118S.SQRsquarea broad, open, public area near the center of a town or city
104S.BLDGbuilding(s)a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc.
72S.DIPdiplomatic facilityoffice, 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
60S.HSTShistorical sitea place of historical importance
56S.HSPhospitala building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated
54S.CHchurcha building for public Christian worship
49S.ADMFadministrative facilitya government building
46S.SCHschoolbuilding(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place
46S.AIRFairfielda place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo
44S.ANSarchaeological/prehistoric sitea place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located
43S.BDGbridgea structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across
41S.MLmill(s)a building housing machines for transforming, shaping, finishing, grinding, or extracting products
40S.CMTYcemeterya burial place or ground
28S.RSTNrailroad stationa facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight
26S.MUSmuseuma building where objects of permanent interest in one or more of the arts and sciences are preserved and exhibited
24S.DAMdama barrier constructed across a stream to impound water
24S.SCHCcollegethe grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learning
23S.TOWRtowera high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter
22S.MKTmarketa place where goods are bought and sold at regular intervals
21S.MFGfactoryone or more buildings where goods are manufactured, processed or fabricated
21S.TRIGtriangulation stationa point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation
19S.CAVEcave(s)an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff
19S.AIRQabandoned airfield
17S.MSTYmonasterya building and grounds where a community of monks lives in seclusion
16S.HSEhouse(s)a building used as a human habitation
14S.GATEgatea controlled access entrance or exit
14S.STDMstadiuma structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators
14S.MLWTRwater milla mill powered by running water
13S.CMPcamp(s)a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use
13S.PPpolice posta building in which police are stationed
12S.BANKbankA business establishment in which money is kept for saving or commercial purposes or is invested, supplied for loans, or exchanged.
12S.AIRBairbasean area used to store supplies, provide barracks for air force personnel, hangars and runways for aircraft, and from which operations are initiated
11S.CTRCMcommunity centera facility for community recreation and other activities
11S.RDCRtraffic circlea road junction formed around a central circle about which traffic moves in one direction only
10S.CMPRFrefugee campa camp used by refugees
9S.AIRPairporta place where aircraft regularly land and take off, with runways, navigational aids, and major facilities for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo
9S.SCHTtechnical schoolpost-secondary school with a specifically technical or vocational curriculum
8S.CARNcairna heap of stones erected as a landmark or for other purposes
6S.ATHFathletic fielda tract of land used for playing team sports, and athletic track and field events
6S.MNQRquarry(-ies)a surface mine where building stone or gravel and sand, etc. are extracted
6S.GDNgarden(s)an enclosure for displaying selected plant or animal life
5S.FRMQabandoned farm
5S.CTRRreligious centera facility where more than one religious activity is carried out, e.g., retreat, school, monastery, worship
5S.BLDOoffice buildingcommercial building where business and/or services are conducted
5S.RSTNQabandoned railroad station
5S.TRANTtransit terminalfacilities for the handling of vehicular freight and passengers
5S.INSMmilitary installationa facility for use of and control by armed forces
5S.MNMTmonumenta commemorative structure or statue
5S.AIRHheliporta place where helicopters land and take off
4S.FCLfacilitya building or buildings housing a center, institute, foundation, hospital, prison, mission, courthouse, etc.
4S.GRVEgravea burial site
4S.SCHAagricultural schoola school with a curriculum focused on agriculture
3S.PSpower stationa facility for generating electric power
3S.PIERpiera structure built out into navigable water on piles providing berthing for ships and recreation
3S.DPOFfuel depotan area where fuel is stored
3S.WHRFwharf(-ves)a structure of open rather than solid construction along a shore or a bank which provides berthing for ships and cargo-handling facilities
3S.WALLAancient wallthe remains of a linear defensive stone structure
3S.SHSEstorehousea building for storing goods, especially provisions
3S.SCHMmilitary schoola school at which military science forms the core of the curriculum
3S.ESTestate(s)a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities
2S.ITTRresearch institutea facility where research is carried out
2S.COMCcommunication centera facility, including buildings, antennae, towers and electronic equipment for receiving and transmitting information
2S.FNDYfoundrya building or works where metal casting is carried out
2S.FTforta defensive structure or earthworks
2S.NSYnursery(-ies)a place where plants are propagated for transplanting or grafting
2S.CTHSEcourthousea building in which courts of law are held
2S.PMPWwater pumping stationa facility for pumping water from a major well or through a pipeline
2S.PRNprisona facility for confining prisoners
2S.PSTBborder posta post or station at an international boundary for the regulation of movement of people and goods
2S.SPAspaa resort area usually developed around a medicinal spring
1S.DARYdairya facility for the processing, sale and distribution of milk or milk products
1S.OILRoil refinerya facility for converting crude oil into refined petroleum products
1S.ARCHarcha natural or man-made structure in the form of an arch
1S.MNQabandoned mine
1S.MNmine(s)a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages
1S.BRKSbarracksa building for lodging military personnel
1S.ZNFfree trade zonean area, usually a section of a port, where goods may be received and shipped free of customs duty and of most customs regulations
1S.LIBRlibraryA place in which information resources such as books are kept for reading, reference, or lending.
1S.STBLstablea building for the shelter and feeding of farm animals, especially horses
1S.LDNGlandinga place where boats receive or discharge passengers and freight, but lacking most port facilities
1S.HSPCclinica medical facility associated with a hospital for outpatients
1S.CSTLcastlea large fortified building or set of buildings
1S.HSECcountry housea large house, mansion, or chateau, on a large estate
1S.CSTMcustoms housea building in a port where customs and duties are paid, and where vessels are entered and cleared
1S.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.CVNTconventa building where a community of nuns lives in seclusion
1S.PKLTparking lotan area used for parking vehicles
1S.RETstorea building where goods and/or services are offered for sale
4,962 Total for S
Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... )
3,902T.HLLhilla rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
1,517T.MTmountainan elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
365T.SLPslope(s)a surface with a relatively uniform slope angle
261T.RDGEridge(s)a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest
258T.PKpeaka pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature
252T.SPURspur(s)a subordinate ridge projecting outward from a hill, mountain or other elevation
245T.HLLShillsrounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
228T.DPRdepression(s)a low area surrounded by higher land and usually characterized by interior drainage
122T.PLNplain(s)an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area
117T.MTSmountainsa mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges
67T.PASSpassa break in a mountain range or other high obstruction, used for transportation from one side to the other [See also gap]
37T.MNDmound(s)a low, isolated, rounded hill
34T.BDLDbadlandsan area characterized by a maze of very closely spaced, deep, narrow, steep-sided ravines, and sharp crests and pinnacles
24T.LAVAlava areaan area of solidified lava
20T.PTpointa tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape
20T.SCRPescarpmenta long line of cliffs or steep slopes separating level surfaces above and below
16T.CONEcone(s)a conical landform composed of mud or volcanic material
14T.ISLislanda tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
12T.PROMpromontory(-ies)a bluff or prominent hill overlooking or projecting into a lowland
12T.PLATplateauan elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams
11T.CRTRcrater(s)a generally circular saucer or bowl-shaped depression caused by volcanic or meteorite explosive action
10T.VALvalleyan elongated depression usually traversed by a stream
8T.SDLsaddlea broad, open pass crossing a ridge or between hills or mountains
8T.GRGEgorge(s)a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley
6T.CLFcliff(s)a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area
3T.BCHbeacha shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves
3T.BUTEbutte(s)a small, isolated, usually flat-topped hill with steep sides
3T.DSRTdeserta large area with little or no vegetation due to extreme environmental conditions
3T.RKrocka conspicuous, isolated rocky mass
2T.PENpeninsulaan elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water
1T.VLCvolcanoa conical elevation composed of volcanic materials with a crater at the top
1T.DLTAdeltaa flat plain formed by alluvial deposits at the mouth of a stream
1T.DUNEdune(s)a wave form, ridge or star shape feature composed of sand
1T.GAPgapa low place in a ridge, not used for transportation
1T.PANpana near-level shallow, natural depression or basin, usually containing an intermittent lake, pond, or pool
1T.PENXsection of peninsula
1T.SANDsand areaa tract of land covered with sand
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
7,588 Total for T
Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...)
2,214V.CULTcultivated areaan area under cultivation
53V.OCHorchard(s)a planting of fruit or nut trees
28V.VINvineyarda planting of grapevines
12V.TREEtree(s)a conspicuous tree used as a landmark
3V.GROVEgrovea small wooded area or collection of trees growing closely together, occurring naturally or deliberately planted
2V.FRSTforest(s)an area dominated by tree vegetation
1V.GRSLDgrasslandan area dominated by grass vegetation
1V.MDWmeadowa small, poorly drained area dominated by grassy vegetation
2,314 Total for V
39,297

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