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Feature Statistic Vietnam

NamesFeature ClassFeature CodeFeature Description
Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...)
599A.ADM2second-order administrative divisiona subdivision of a first-order administrative division
69A.ADM1first-order administrative divisiona primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States
1A.PCLIindependent political entity
1A.ADMDadministrative divisionan administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level
670 Total for A
Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...)
3.050H.STMstreama body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
235H.CNLNnavigation canal(s)a watercourse constructed for navigation of vessels
108H.CNLIirrigation canala canal which serves as a main conduit for irrigation water
68H.BAYbaya coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
67H.STMIintermittent stream
51H.LKlakea large inland body of standing water
45H.STMMstream mouth(s)a place where a stream discharges into a lagoon, lake, or the sea
44H.STMDdistributary(-ies)a branch which flows away from the main stream, as in a delta or irrigation canal
35H.CHNMmarine channelthat part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable
22H.CRKTtidal creek(s)a meandering channel in a coastal wetland subject to bi-directional tidal currents
19H.COVEcove(s)a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay
18H.STMAanabrancha diverging branch flowing out of a main stream and rejoining it downstream
17H.SHOLshoal(s)a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material
14H.STMXsection of stream
13H.CNLcanalan artificial watercourse
13H.LGNlagoona shallow coastal waterbody, completely or partly separated from a larger body of water by a barrier island, coral reef or other depositional feature
13H.RFreef(s)a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material
11H.BNKbank(s)an elevation, typically located on a shelf, over which the depth of water is relatively shallow but sufficient for most surface navigation
8H.RPDSrapidsa turbulent section of a stream associated with a steep, irregular stream bed
8H.FLLSwaterfall(s)a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream
6H.INLTinleta narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water
4H.LKIintermittent lake
4H.MRSHmarsh(es)a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation
4H.ANCHanchoragean area where vessels may anchor
4H.PNDponda small standing waterbody
2H.LGNXsection of lagoon
2H.BGHTbight(s)an open body of water forming a slight recession in a coastline
2H.FLTTtidal flat(s)a large flat area of mud or sand attached to the shore and alternately covered and uncovered by the tide
2H.STMBstream benda conspicuously curved or bent segment of a stream
1H.PNDIintermittent pond
1H.STMQabandoned watercoursea former stream or distributary no longer carrying flowing water, but still evident due to lakes, wetland, topographic or vegetation patterns
1H.DCKBdocking basina part of a harbor where ships dock
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.CHNchannelthe deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows
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.SWMPswampa wetland dominated by tree vegetation
1H.LKSlakeslarge inland bodies of standing water
3.898 Total for H
Area Features (parks,area, ...)
345L.LCTYlocalitya minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries
11L.AREAareaa tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries
4L.RGNregionan area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics
2L.RESFforest reservea forested area set aside for preservation or controlled use
1L.PRKparkan area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation
363 Total for L
Populated Place Features (city, village,...)
26.395P.PPLpopulated placea city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
336P.PPLQabandoned populated place
178P.PPLWdestroyed populated placea village, town or city destroyed by a natural disaster, or by war
60P.PPLAseat of a first-order administrative divisionseat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)
9P.PPLXsection of populated place
1P.PPLCcapital of a political entity
26.979 Total for P
Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad )
4R.TNLRRrailroad tunnela tunnel through which a railroad passes
4 Total for R
Spot Features (spot, building, farm)
119S.RSTNrailroad stationa facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight
71S.HTLhotela building providing lodging and/or meals for the public
18S.ESTestate(s)a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities
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
7S.BDGbridgea structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across
4S.FTforta defensive structure or earthworks
4S.CAVEcave(s)an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff
4S.HSTShistorical sitea place of historical importance
4S.BLDGbuilding(s)a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc.
3S.PGDApagodaa tower-like storied structure, usually a Buddhist shrine
3S.SCHschoolbuilding(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place
2S.CHchurcha building for public Christian worship
2S.RSTNQabandoned railroad station
2S.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.
2S.DAMdama barrier constructed across a stream to impound water
1S.MNCcoal mine(s)a mine where coal is extracted
1S.RSTPrailroad stopa place lacking station facilities where trains stop to pick up and unload passengers and freight
1S.MNmine(s)a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages
1S.MNMTmonumenta commemorative structure or statue
1S.STNMmeteorological stationa station at which weather elements are recorded
1S.POpost officea public building in which mail is received, sorted and distributed
1S.CTRFfacility centera place where more than one facility is situated
1S.AIRFairfielda place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo
1S.STDMstadiuma structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators
1S.TMPLtemple(s)an edifice dedicated to religious worship
264 Total for S
Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... )
2.253T.MTmountainan elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
607T.HLLhilla rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
344T.ISLislanda tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
170T.PTpointa tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape
120T.PKpeaka pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature
69T.PASSpassa break in a mountain range or other high obstruction, used for transportation from one side to the other [See also gap]
38T.RKrocka conspicuous, isolated rocky mass
37T.MTSmountainsa mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges
21T.ISLSislandstracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
20T.RDGEridge(s)a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest
17T.CAPEcapea land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction
16T.HLLShillsrounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
13T.BCHbeacha shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves
11T.RKSrocksconspicuous, isolated rocky masses
7T.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
5T.SPURspur(s)a subordinate ridge projecting outward from a hill, mountain or other elevation
3T.ISLTland-tied islanda coastal island connected to the mainland by barrier beaches, levees or dikes
2T.PLNplain(s)an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area
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
1T.HDLDheadlanda high projection of land extending into a large body of water beyond the line of the coast
1T.GRGEgorge(s)a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley
1T.DLTAdeltaa flat plain formed by alluvial deposits at the mouth of a stream
1T.CLFcliff(s)a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area
3.763 Total for T
Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...)
4V.FRSTforest(s)an area dominated by tree vegetation
4 Total for V
35.945

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