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Feature Statistic United Arab Emirates

NamesFeature ClassFeature CodeFeature Description
Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...)
7A.ADM1first-order administrative divisiona primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States
1A.ADMDadministrative divisionan administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level
1A.PCLIindependent political entity
9 Total for A
Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...)
540H.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
219H.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
46H.SBKHsabkha(s)a salt flat or salt encrusted plain subject to periodic inundation from flooding or high tides
18H.INLTinleta narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water
16H.SHOLshoal(s)a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material
15H.WLLSwellscylindrical holes, pits, or tunnels drilled or dug down to a depth from which water, oil, or gas can be pumped or brought to the surface
14H.CHNMmarine channelthat part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable
12H.BAYbaya coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
10H.COVEcove(s)a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay
8H.WADMwadi mouththe lower terminus of a wadi where it widens into an adjoining floodplain, depression, or waterbody
7H.RFreef(s)a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material
7H.WLLQabandoned well
4H.SPNGspring(s)a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground
3H.BGHTbight(s)an open body of water forming a slight recession in a coastline
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.WADXsection of wadi
2H.STMIintermittent stream
2H.WTRHwaterhole(s)a natural hole, hollow, or small depression that contains water, used by man and animals, especially in arid areas
1H.CHNchannelthe deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows
1H.CNLSBunderground irrigation canal(s)a gently inclined underground tunnel bringing water for irrigation from aquifers
1H.GULFgulfa large recess in the coastline, larger than a bay
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.RSVreservoir(s)an artificial pond or lake
1H.STRTstraita relatively narrow waterway, usually narrower and less extensive than a sound, connecting two larger bodies of water
1H.WADSwadiesvalleys or ravines, bounded by relatively steep banks, which in the rainy season become watercourses; found primarily in North Africa and the Middle East
936 Total for H
Area Features (parks,area, ...)
113L.LCTYlocalitya minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries
80L.TRBtribal areaa tract of land used by nomadic or other tribes
29L.OASoasis(-es)an area in a desert made productive by the availability of water
28L.AREAareaa tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries
23L.OILFoilfieldan area containing a subterranean store of petroleum of economic value
7L.GVLgravel areaan area covered with gravel
6L.PRTporta place provided with terminal and transfer facilities for loading and discharging waterborne cargo or passengers, usually located in a harbor
5L.RGNregionan area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics
2L.GASFgasfieldan area containing a subterranean store of natural gas of economic value
2L.INDSindustrial areaan area characterized by industrial activity
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
1L.DEVHhousing developmenta tract of land on which many houses of similar design are built according to a development plan
1L.SALTsalt areaa shallow basin or flat where salt accumulates after periodic inundation
1L.ZZZZZmaster source holdings list
300 Total for L
Populated Place Features (city, village,...)
322P.PPLpopulated placea city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
118P.PPLXsection of populated place
6P.PPLAseat of a first-order administrative divisionseat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)
2P.PPLQabandoned populated place
1P.PPLCcapital of a political entity
1P.PPLLpopulated localityan area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings
450 Total for P
Spot Features (spot, building, farm)
215S.HTLhotela building providing lodging and/or meals for the public
8S.RUINruin(s)a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional
7S.FTforta defensive structure or earthworks
7S.AIRPairporta place where aircraft regularly land and take off, with runways, navigational aids, and major facilities for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo
4S.OILWoil wella well from which oil may be pumped
3S.CMPcamp(s)a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use
3S.CMPQabandoned camp
2S.FCLfacilitya building or buildings housing a center, institute, foundation, hospital, prison, mission, courthouse, etc.
2S.FRMfarma tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture
2S.PMPOoil pumping stationa facility for pumping oil through a pipeline
2S.TOWRtowera high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter
2S.TRMOoil pipeline terminala tank farm or loading facility at the end of an oil pipeline
1S.CMTYcemeterya burial place or ground
1S.GDNgarden(s)an enclosure for displaying selected plant or animal life
1S.HSEhouse(s)a building used as a human habitation
1S.LDNGlandinga place where boats receive or discharge passengers and freight, but lacking most port facilities
1S.PALpalacea large stately house, often a royal or presidential residence
1S.RSRTresorta specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities
1S.STDMstadiuma structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators
1S.STNMmeteorological stationa station at which weather elements are recorded
1S.BDGbridgea structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across
266 Total for S
Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... )
190T.DUNEdune(s)a wave form, ridge or star shape feature composed of sand
182T.DPRdepression(s)a low area surrounded by higher land and usually characterized by interior drainage
178T.HLLhilla rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
138T.TRGDinterdune trough(s)a long wind-swept trough between parallel longitudinal dunes
117T.SANDsand areaa tract of land covered with sand
101T.ISLislanda tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
94T.MTmountainan elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
47T.PTpointa tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape
15T.RKSrocksconspicuous, isolated rocky masses
14T.PLNplain(s)an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area
7T.HLLShillsrounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
7T.PASSpassa break in a mountain range or other high obstruction, used for transportation from one side to the other [See also gap]
6T.RDGEridge(s)a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest
5T.RKrocka conspicuous, isolated rocky mass
3T.CAPEcapea land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction
3T.ISLSislandstracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
2T.ISLXsection of island
2T.MTSmountainsa mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges
2T.PENpeninsulaan elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water
2T.PLATplateauan elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams
2T.SCRPescarpmenta long line of cliffs or steep slopes separating level surfaces above and below
2T.SPITspita narrow, straight or curved continuation of a beach into a waterbody
1T.CLFcliff(s)a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area
1T.ISLTland-tied islanda coastal island connected to the mainland by barrier beaches, levees or dikes
1T.SPURspur(s)a subordinate ridge projecting outward from a hill, mountain or other elevation
1.122 Total for T
Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...)
38V.CULTcultivated areaan area under cultivation
33V.TREEtree(s)a conspicuous tree used as a landmark
8V.GRVPpalm grovea planting of palm trees
1V.SCRBscrublandan area of low trees, bushes, and shrubs stunted by some environmental limitation
80 Total for V
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