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| Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 109 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a first-order administrative division |
| 6 | A.ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States |
| 1 | A.PCLI | independent political entity | |
| 116 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 95 | H.WLL | well | a 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 |
| 58 | H.WTRH | waterhole(s) | a natural hole, hollow, or small depression that contains water, used by man and animals, especially in arid areas |
| 19 | H.WAD | wadi | a 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 |
| 14 | H.RF | reef(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
| 6 | H.SHOL | shoal(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material |
| 5 | H.CHNM | marine channel | that part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable |
| 5 | H.DTCH | ditch | a small artificial watercourse dug for draining or irrigating the land |
| 5 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 4 | H.COVE | cove(s) | a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay |
| 3 | H.SBKH | sabkha(s) | a salt flat or salt encrusted plain subject to periodic inundation from flooding or high tides |
| 3 | H.INLT | inlet | a narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water |
| 2 | H.LKI | intermittent lake | |
| 2 | H.FLTT | tidal flat(s) | a large flat area of mud or sand attached to the shore and alternately covered and uncovered by the tide |
| 2 | H.HBR | harbor(s) | a haven or space of deep water so sheltered by the adjacent land as to afford a safe anchorage for ships |
| 2 | H.WTLD | wetland | an area subject to inundation, usually characterized by bog, marsh, or swamp vegetation |
| 2 | H.BGHT | bight(s) | an open body of water forming a slight recession in a coastline |
| 1 | H.ANCH | anchorage | an area where vessels may anchor |
| 1 | H.BNK | bank(s) | an elevation, typically located on a shelf, over which the depth of water is relatively shallow but sufficient for most surface navigation |
| 229 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 74 | L.AREA | area | a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries |
| 43 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 22 | L.OILF | oilfield | an area containing a subterranean store of petroleum of economic value |
| 2 | L.PRT | port | a place provided with terminal and transfer facilities for loading and discharging waterborne cargo or passengers, usually located in a harbor |
| 1 | L.TRB | tribal area | a tract of land used by nomadic or other tribes |
| 142 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 62 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 48 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 10 | P.PPLL | populated locality | an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings |
| 5 | P.PPLA | seat of a first-order administrative division | seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA) |
| 1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
| 1 | P.PPLF | farm village | a populated place where the population is largely engaged in agricultural activities |
| 127 | Total for P | ||
| Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
| 2 | R.RD | road | an open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles |
| 2 | Total for R | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 110 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 41 | S.PP | police post | a building in which police are stationed |
| 21 | S.TOWR | tower | a high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter |
| 4 | S.CARN | cairn | a heap of stones erected as a landmark or for other purposes |
| 4 | S.AIRQ | abandoned airfield | |
| 4 | S.RUIN | ruin(s) | a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional |
| 3 | S.TRMO | oil pipeline terminal | a tank farm or loading facility at the end of an oil pipeline |
| 3 | S.OILQ | abandoned oil well | |
| 3 | S.PAL | palace | a large stately house, often a royal or presidential residence |
| 3 | S.AIRB | airbase | an area used to store supplies, provide barracks for air force personnel, hangars and runways for aircraft, and from which operations are initiated |
| 3 | S.OILW | oil well | a well from which oil may be pumped |
| 2 | S.AIRH | heliport | a place where helicopters land and take off |
| 2 | S.BRKS | barracks | a building for lodging military personnel |
| 2 | S.CMP | camp(s) | a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use |
| 2 | S.CMPO | oil camp | a camp used by oilfield workers |
| 2 | S.HSP | hospital | a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated |
| 2 | S.PSTB | border post | a post or station at an international boundary for the regulation of movement of people and goods |
| 1 | S.MSQE | mosque | a building for public Islamic worship |
| 1 | S.MUS | museum | a building where objects of permanent interest in one or more of the arts and sciences are preserved and exhibited |
| 1 | S.HSE | house(s) | a building used as a human habitation |
| 1 | S.FT | fort | a defensive structure or earthworks |
| 1 | S.CSTM | customs house | a building in a port where customs and duties are paid, and where vessels are entered and cleared |
| 1 | S.PO | post office | a public building in which mail is received, sorted and distributed |
| 1 | S.BLDO | office building | commercial building where business and/or services are conducted |
| 1 | S.PPQ | abandoned police post | |
| 1 | S.PS | power station | a facility for generating electric power |
| 1 | S.AIRP | airport | a place where aircraft regularly land and take off, with runways, navigational aids, and major facilities for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo |
| 1 | S.BDG | bridge | a structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across |
| 1 | S.SHRN | shrine | a structure or place memorializing a person or religious concept |
| 1 | S.TMB | tomb(s) | a structure for interring bodies |
| 1 | S.ANS | archaeological/prehistoric site | a place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located |
| 1 | S.LDNG | landing | a place where boats receive or discharge passengers and freight, but lacking most port facilities |
| 226 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 49 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 20 | T.DPR | depression(s) | a low area surrounded by higher land and usually characterized by interior drainage |
| 17 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 13 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 11 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 9 | T.SAND | sand area | a tract of land covered with sand |
| 8 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
| 7 | T.DUNE | dune(s) | a wave form, ridge or star shape feature composed of sand |
| 6 | T.CAPE | cape | a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction |
| 5 | T.SCRP | escarpment | a long line of cliffs or steep slopes separating level surfaces above and below |
| 3 | T.SPUR | spur(s) | a subordinate ridge projecting outward from a hill, mountain or other elevation |
| 3 | T.PLN | plain(s) | an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area |
| 2 | T.PROM | promontory(-ies) | a bluff or prominent hill overlooking or projecting into a lowland |
| 2 | T.ISLT | land-tied island | a coastal island connected to the mainland by barrier beaches, levees or dikes |
| 1 | T.BCH | beach | a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves |
| 1 | T.PK | peak | a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature |
| 1 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 1 | T.SPIT | spit | a narrow, straight or curved continuation of a beach into a waterbody |
| 1 | T.VAL | valley | an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream |
| 160 | Total for T | ||
| 1,002 | |||
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