Feature Statistic Slovakia

NameFeature Description
Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...)
2,927A.ADM3third-order administrative divisiona subdivision of a second-order administrative division
79A.ADM2second-order administrative divisiona subdivision of a first-order administrative division
8A.ADM1first-order administrative divisiona primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States
4A.ADMDadministrative divisionan administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level
1A.PCLIindependent political entity
3,019Total for A
Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...)
409H.STMstreama body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
25H.LKlakea large inland body of standing water
12H.CNLcanalan artificial watercourse
12H.RSVreservoir(s)an artificial pond or lake
4H.SPNGspring(s)a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground
2H.LKSlakeslarge inland bodies of standing water
1H.CHNchannelthe deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows
1H.FISHfishing areaa fishing ground, bank or area where fishermen go to catch fish
1H.FLLSwaterfall(s)a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream
1H.SWMPswampa wetland dominated by tree vegetation
468Total for H
Area Features (parks, area, ...)
13L.RESNnature reservean area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitat
6L.FLDfield(s)an open as opposed to wooded area
4L.RGNregionan area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics
3L.PRTporta place provided with terminal and transfer facilities for loading and discharging waterborne cargo or passengers, usually located in a harbor
2L.AREAareaa tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries
2L.LCTYlocalitya minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries
2L.SNOWsnowfieldan area of permanent snow and ice forming the accumulation area of a glacier
1L.AMUSamusement parkAmusement Park are theme parks, adventure parks offering entertainment, similar to funfairs but with a fix location
1L.PRKparkan area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation
1L.RESreservea tract of public land reserved for future use or restricted as to use
35Total for L
Populated Place Features (city, village,...)
4,882P.PPLpopulated placea city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
54P.PPLA2seat of a second-order administrative division
53P.PPLXsection of populated place
31P.PPLLpopulated localityan area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings
27P.PPLHhistorical populated placea populated place that no longer exists
7P.PPLAseat of a first-order administrative divisionseat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)
6P.PPLA3seat of a third-order administrative division
4P.PPLSpopulated placescities, towns, villages, or other agglomerations of buildings where people live and work
3P.PPLQabandoned populated place
1P.PPLCcapital of a political entitycapital of a political entity designated as an independent state
1P.PPLCHhistorical capital of a political entitya former capital of a political entity
5,069Total for P
Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad)
2R.RDJCTroad junctiona place where two or more roads join
2R.TNLRRrailroad tunnela tunnel through which a railroad passes
1R.STstreeta paved urban thoroughfare
5Total for R
Spot Features (spot, building, farm)
328S.FRMfarma tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture
220S.HTLhotela building providing lodging and/or meals for the public
134S.RSTNrailroad stationa facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight
55S.BLDGbuilding(s)a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc.
37S.CSTLcastlea large fortified building or set of buildings
29S.HUThuta small primitive house
25S.CHchurcha building for public Christian worship
23S.PSpower stationa facility for generating electric power
22S.AIRFairfielda place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo
22S.RUINruin(s)a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional
22S.TOWRtowera high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter
18S.CAVEcave(s)an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff
15S.RSRTresorta specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities
12S.FRMQabandoned farm
10S.AIRPairporta place where aircraft regularly land and take off, with runways, navigational aids, and major facilities for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo
6S.SPAspaa resort area usually developed around a medicinal spring
6S.STNMmeteorological stationa station at which weather elements are recorded
4S.MSTYmonasterya building and grounds where a community of monks lives in seclusion
3S.BDGbridgea structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across
3S.MFGfactoryone or more buildings where goods are manufactured, processed or fabricated
2S.AIRQabandoned airfield
2S.HSTShistorical sitea place of historical importance
2S.MKTmarketa place where goods are bought and sold at regular intervals
2S.MNmine(s)a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages
2S.MUSmuseuma building where objects of permanent interest in one or more of the arts and sciences are preserved and exhibited
2S.PALpalacea large stately house, often a royal or presidential residence
2S.PPpolice posta building in which police are stationed
2S.PSHhydroelectric power stationa building where electricity is generated from water power
2S.RESTrestaurantA place where meals are served to the public
2S.STNBscientific research basea scientific facility used as a base from which research is carried out or monitored
1S.AIRBairbasean area used to store supplies, provide barracks for air force personnel, hangars and runways for aircraft, and from which operations are initiated
1S.BLDAapartment buildinga building containing several individual apartments
1S.BUSTNbus stationa facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading passengers
1S.CMPcamp(s)a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use
1S.CMPQabandoned camp
1S.CMTYcemeterya burial place or ground
1S.FIREfire stationbuilding housing firefighters and/or fire fighting equipment
1S.FTforta defensive structure or earthworks
1S.GDNgarden(s)an enclosure for displaying selected plant or animal life
1S.GRVEgravea burial site
1S.HSEhouse(s)a building used as a human habitation
1S.HSPhospitala building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated
1S.POpost officea public building in which mail is received, sorted and distributed
1S.RDINintersectiona junction of two or more highways by a system of separate levels that permit traffic to pass from one to another without the crossing of traffic streams
1S.RSTPQabandoned railroad stop
1S.STNFforest stationa collection of buildings and facilities for carrying out forest management
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.
1,031Total for S
Hypsographic Features (mountain, hill, rock,...)
1,400T.MTmountainan elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
70T.MTSmountainsa mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges
46T.PKpeaka pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature
43T.HLLhilla rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
36T.RDGEridge(s)a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest
35T.VALvalleyan elongated depression usually traversed by a stream
27T.PASSpassa break in a mountain range or other high obstruction, used for transportation from one side to the other [See also gap]
23T.SDLsaddlea broad, open pass crossing a ridge or between hills or mountains
7T.UPLDuplandan extensive interior region of high land with low to moderate surface relief
5T.PLNplain(s)an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area
4T.RKrocka conspicuous, isolated rocky mass
2T.DPRdepression(s)a low area surrounded by higher land and usually characterized by interior drainage
2T.ISLislanda tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
2T.RKSrocksconspicuous, isolated rocky masses
1T.CRQcirquea bowl-like hollow partially surrounded by cliffs or steep slopes at the head of a glaciated valley
1T.PENpeninsulaan elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water
1,704Total for T
Vegetation Features (forest, heath,...)
8V.FRSTforest(s)an area dominated by tree vegetation
3V.VINSvineyardsplantings of grapevines
2V.MDWmeadowa small, poorly drained area dominated by grassy vegetation
13Total for V