Feature Statistic Armenia

NameFeature Description
Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...)
82A.ADM2second-order administrative divisiona subdivision of a first-order administrative division
29A.ADM1Hhistorical first-order administrative divisiona former first-order administrative division
21A.ADMDadministrative divisionan administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level
12A.ADM2Hhistorical second-order administrative divisiona former second-order administrative division
11A.ADM1first-order administrative divisiona primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States
1A.ADM3third-order administrative divisiona subdivision of a second-order administrative division
1A.PCLIindependent political entity
157Total for A
Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...)
2,876H.SPNGspring(s)a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground
952H.STMstreama body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
344H.LKlakea large inland body of standing water
124H.CNLcanalan artificial watercourse
79H.PNDponda small standing waterbody
46H.BOGbog(s)a wetland characterized by peat forming sphagnum moss, sedge, and other acid-water plants
43H.FLLSwaterfall(s)a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream
23H.RSVreservoir(s)an artificial pond or lake
9H.CNLAaqueducta conduit used to carry water
9H.STMIintermittent stream
4H.SHOLshoal(s)a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material
3H.RVNravine(s)a small, narrow, deep, steep-sided stream channel, smaller than a gorge
3H.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
2H.BAYbaya coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
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.RPDSrapidsa turbulent section of a stream associated with a steep, irregular stream bed
1H.STMXsection of stream
4,521Total for H
Area Features (parks, area, ...)
12,735L.FLDfield(s)an open as opposed to wooded area
666L.GRAZgrazing areaan area of grasses and shrubs used for grazing
127L.LCTYlocalitya minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries
78L.PRKparkan area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation
7L.AREAareaa tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries
4L.RESreservea tract of public land reserved for future use or restricted as to use
4L.RESNnature reservean area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitat
2L.RGNregionan area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics
1L.CLGclearingan area in a forest with trees removed
1L.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.RESFforest reservea forested area set aside for preservation or controlled use
1L.RGNHhistorical regiona former historic area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics
1L.SALTsalt areaa shallow basin or flat where salt accumulates after periodic inundation
13,628Total for L
Populated Place Features (city, village,...)
1,170P.PPLpopulated placea city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
866P.PPLQabandoned populated place
97P.PPLXsection of populated place
64P.PPLFfarm villagea populated place where the population is largely engaged in agricultural activities
41P.PPLA2seat of a second-order administrative division
18P.PPLLpopulated localityan area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings
10P.PPLAseat of a first-order administrative divisionseat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)
4P.PPLWdestroyed populated placea village, town or city destroyed by a natural disaster, or by war
1P.PPLCcapital of a political entitycapital of a political entity designated as an independent state
2,271Total for P
Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad)
142R.RDroadan open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles
3R.TNLtunnela subterranean passageway for transportation
1R.STstreeta paved urban thoroughfare
146Total for R
Spot Features (spot, building, farm)
1,678S.CHchurcha building for public Christian worship
1,077S.MNMTmonumenta commemorative structure or statue
884S.GDNgarden(s)an enclosure for displaying selected plant or animal life
771S.CMTYcemeterya burial place or ground
348S.CAVEcave(s)an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff
327S.HSTShistorical sitea place of historical importance
230S.RLGreligious sitean ancient site of significant religious importance
198S.ANSarchaeological/prehistoric sitea place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located
197S.BDGbridgea structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across
162S.MNmine(s)a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages
156S.FRMQabandoned farm
155S.FRMfarma tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture
146S.MSTYmonasterya building and grounds where a community of monks lives in seclusion
98S.MLmill(s)a building housing machines for transforming, shaping, finishing, grinding, or extracting products
78S.RUINruin(s)a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional
57S.HTLhotela building providing lodging and/or meals for the public
42S.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
40S.RSTNrailroad stationa facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight
39S.PSpower stationa facility for generating electric power
36S.GRVEgravea burial site
35S.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.
32S.MUSmuseuma building where objects of permanent interest in one or more of the arts and sciences are preserved and exhibited
26S.DAMdama barrier constructed across a stream to impound water
18S.TMBtomb(s)a structure for interring bodies
15S.CMPcamp(s)a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use
15S.TOWRtowera high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter
12S.HLThalting placea place where caravans stop for rest
11S.SQRsquarea broad, open, public area near the center of a town or city
8S.MSQEmosquea building for public Islamic worship
8S.STDMstadiuma structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators
6S.BLDGbuilding(s)a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc.
6S.FTforta defensive structure or earthworks
6S.ITTRresearch institutea facility where research is carried out
5S.AIRQabandoned airfield
5S.OILWoil wella well from which oil may be pumped
5S.SCHschoolbuilding(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place
4S.AIRFairfielda place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo
4S.AIRPairporta place where aircraft regularly land and take off, with runways, navigational aids, and major facilities for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo
3S.PMPWwater pumping stationa facility for pumping water from a major well or through a pipeline
2S.HSECcountry housea large house, mansion, or chateau, on a large estate
2S.HUThuta small primitive house
2S.MTROmetro stationmetro station (Underground, Tube, or Metro)
2S.OBSobservatorya facility equipped for observation of atmospheric or space phenomena
2S.PSHhydroelectric power stationa building where electricity is generated from water power
2S.RSRTresorta specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities
2S.RSTNQabandoned railroad station
1S.AGRFagricultural facilitya building and/or tract of land used for improving agriculture
1S.ARCHarcha natural or man-made structure in the form of an arch
1S.MFGfactoryone or more buildings where goods are manufactured, processed or fabricated
1S.MFGQabandoned factory
1S.MNAUgold mine(s)a mine where gold ore, or alluvial gold is extracted
1S.RHSEresthousea structure maintained for the rest and shelter of travelers
1S.RLGRretreata place of temporary seclusion, especially for religious groups
1S.RSDrailroad sidinga short track parallel to and joining the main track
1S.RSTPrailroad stopa place lacking station facilities where trains stop to pick up and unload passengers and freight
1S.SCHMmilitary schoola school at which military science forms the core of the curriculum
1S.THTRtheatera building or outdoor area used for live theatrical presentations, concerts, opera or dance productions, cinema, and/or other stage productions
1S.TMPLtemple(s)an edifice dedicated to religious worship
6,969Total for S
Hypsographic Features (mountain, hill, rock,...)
1,820T.MTmountainan elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
1,434T.CNYNcanyona deep, narrow valley with steep sides cutting into a plateau or mountainous area
659T.HLLhilla rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
320T.RKrocka conspicuous, isolated rocky mass
173T.MTSmountainsa mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges
37T.CLFcliff(s)a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area
24T.PASSpassa break in a mountain range or other high obstruction, used for transportation from one side to the other [See also gap]
11T.PLATplateauan elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams
10T.VALvalleyan elongated depression usually traversed by a stream
9T.PKpeaka pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature
9T.SPURspur(s)a subordinate ridge projecting outward from a hill, mountain or other elevation
6T.PENpeninsulaan elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water
6T.PLNplain(s)an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area
6T.RKSrocksconspicuous, isolated rocky masses
5T.SLPslope(s)a surface with a relatively uniform slope angle
4T.UPLDuplandan extensive interior region of high land with low to moderate surface relief
3T.CAPEcapea land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction
3T.ISLislanda tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
3T.VLCvolcanoa conical elevation composed of volcanic materials with a crater at the top
2T.DPRdepression(s)a low area surrounded by higher land and usually characterized by interior drainage
2T.SANDsand areaa tract of land covered with sand
1T.DVDdividea line separating adjacent drainage basins
1T.GRGEgorge(s)a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley
1T.SPITspita narrow, straight or curved continuation of a beach into a waterbody
4,549Total for T
Undersea Features (undersea)
1U.SHSUshoalshazards to surface navigation composed of unconsolidated material
1Total for U
Vegetation Features (forest, heath,...)
197V.FRSTforest(s)an area dominated by tree vegetation
13V.GROVEgrovea small wooded area or collection of trees growing closely together, occurring naturally or deliberately planted
9V.BUSHbush(es)a small clump of conspicuous bushes in an otherwise bare area
1V.GRSLDgrasslandan area dominated by grass vegetation
220Total for V