Feature Statistic Lesotho

NameFeature Description
Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...)
133A.ADM3third-order administrative divisiona subdivision of a second-order administrative division
15A.ADM2second-order administrative divisiona subdivision of a first-order administrative division
10A.ADM1first-order administrative divisiona primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States
1A.PCLIindependent political entity
159Total for A
Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...)
144H.STMstreama body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
2H.FLLSwaterfall(s)a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream
1H.LKlakea large inland body of standing water
1H.RSVreservoir(s)an artificial pond or lake
1H.STMXsection of stream
149Total for H
Area Features (parks, area, ...)
1L.AREAareaa tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries
1L.PRKparkan area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation
1L.RESFforest reservea forested area set aside for preservation or controlled use
1L.TRBtribal areaa tract of land used by nomadic or other tribes
4Total for L
Populated Place Features (city, village,...)
382P.PPLpopulated placea city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
8P.PPLAseat of a first-order administrative divisionseat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)
7P.PPLXsection of populated place
1P.PPLA2seat of a second-order administrative division
1P.PPLCcapital of a political entitycapital of a political entity designated as an independent state
1P.PPLFfarm villagea populated place where the population is largely engaged in agricultural activities
1P.PPLLpopulated localityan area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings
401Total for P
Spot Features (spot, building, farm)
376S.MSSNmissiona place characterized by dwellings, school, church, hospital and other facilities operated by a religious group for the purpose of providing charitable services and to propagate religion
18S.AIRPairporta place where aircraft regularly land and take off, with runways, navigational aids, and major facilities for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo
10S.AIRFairfielda place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo
3S.HTLhotela building providing lodging and/or meals for the public
3S.SCHschoolbuilding(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place
3S.TOWRtowera high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter
3S.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.AIRQabandoned airfield
2S.BDGbridgea structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across
2S.CAVEcave(s)an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff
2S.HSPhospitala building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated
2S.MNmine(s)a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages
1S.DAMdama barrier constructed across a stream to impound water
1S.RSTNrailroad stationa facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight
428Total for S
Hypsographic Features (mountain, hill, rock,...)
221T.MTmountainan elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
44T.PASSpassa break in a mountain range or other high obstruction, used for transportation from one side to the other [See also gap]
16T.UPLDuplandan extensive interior region of high land with low to moderate surface relief
9T.PKpeaka pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature
8T.FORDforda shallow part of a stream which can be crossed on foot or by land vehicle
7T.MTSmountainsa mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges
3T.HLLhilla rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
1T.SDLsaddlea broad, open pass crossing a ridge or between hills or mountains
309Total for T