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Feature Statistic Uganda

NamesFeature ClassFeature CodeFeature Description
Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...)
107A.ADMDadministrative divisionan administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level
63A.ADM1first-order administrative divisiona primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States
8A.ADM2second-order administrative divisiona subdivision of a first-order administrative division
1A.PCLIindependent political entity
179 Total for A
Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...)
1.447H.STMstreama body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
71H.LKlakea large inland body of standing water
43H.BAYbaya coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
36H.LKCcrater lakea lake in a crater or caldera
30H.MRSHmarsh(es)a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation
13H.COVEcove(s)a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay
9H.STMIintermittent stream
9H.CHNLlake channel(s)that part of a lake having water deep enough for navigation between islands, shoals, etc.
8H.FLLSwaterfall(s)a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream
5H.STMXsection of stream
3H.RPDSrapidsa turbulent section of a stream associated with a steep, irregular stream bed
3H.DTCHditcha small artificial watercourse dug for draining or irrigating the land
3H.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.SPNGspring(s)a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground
1H.LGNlagoona shallow coastal waterbody, completely or partly separated from a larger body of water by a barrier island, coral reef or other depositional feature
1H.STMDdistributary(-ies)a branch which flows away from the main stream, as in a delta or irrigation canal
1.684 Total for H
Area Features (parks,area, ...)
87L.LCTYlocalitya minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries
29L.AREAareaa tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries
9L.RESWwildlife reservea tract of public land reserved for the preservation of wildlife
3L.PRKparkan area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation
1L.RGNregionan area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics
1L.TRBtribal areaa tract of land used by nomadic or other tribes
130 Total for L
Populated Place Features (city, village,...)
5.483P.PPLpopulated placea city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
55P.PPLAseat of a first-order administrative divisionseat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)
2P.PPLXsection of populated place
1P.PPLCcapital of a political entity
5.541 Total for P
Spot Features (spot, building, farm)
91S.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
36S.LDNGlandinga place where boats receive or discharge passengers and freight, but lacking most port facilities
27S.ESTestate(s)a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities
26S.RSTNrailroad stationa facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight
15S.FTforta defensive structure or earthworks
14S.TMBtomb(s)a structure for interring bodies
10S.RUINruin(s)a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional
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
5S.SCHschoolbuilding(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place
5S.DAMdama barrier constructed across a stream to impound water
4S.STNMmeteorological stationa station at which weather elements are recorded
4S.FRMfarma tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture
4S.PRNprisona facility for confining prisoners
3S.HTLhotela building providing lodging and/or meals for the public
2S.MNmine(s)a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages
1S.MLSWsawmilla mill where logs or lumber are sawn to specified shapes and sizes
1S.LTHSElighthousea distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light
1S.STNEexperiment stationa facility for carrying out experiments
1S.CMPcamp(s)a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use
1S.FYferrya boat or other floating conveyance and terminal facilities regularly used to transport people and vehicles across a waterbody
260 Total for S
Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... )
1.456T.HLLhilla rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
241T.MTmountainan elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
198T.ISLislanda tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
77T.PTpointa tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape
27T.PKpeaka pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature
15T.RDGEridge(s)a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest
10T.RKrocka conspicuous, isolated rocky mass
9T.ISLSislandstracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
7T.PASSpassa break in a mountain range or other high obstruction, used for transportation from one side to the other [See also gap]
7T.RKSrocksconspicuous, isolated rocky masses
5T.MTSmountainsa mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges
5T.HLLShillsrounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
3T.SPURspur(s)a subordinate ridge projecting outward from a hill, mountain or other elevation
2T.CONEcone(s)a conical landform composed of mud or volcanic material
2T.SPITspita narrow, straight or curved continuation of a beach into a waterbody
1T.PKSpeakspointed elevations atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic features
1T.PLNplain(s)an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area
1T.CRTRcrater(s)a generally circular saucer or bowl-shaped depression caused by volcanic or meteorite explosive action
1T.VALXsection of valley
2.068 Total for T
Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...)
189V.FRSTforest(s)an area dominated by tree vegetation
189 Total for V
10.051

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