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Feature Statistic Liechtenstein

Num. NamesFeature ClassFeature CodeFeature Description
Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...)
11A.ADM1first-order administrative divisiona primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States
5A.ADMDadministrative divisionan administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level
1A.PCLIindependent political entity
17 Total for A
Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...)
44H.STMIintermittent stream
24H.STMstreama body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
16H.STMCcanalized streama stream that has been substantially ditched, diked, or straightened
10H.BNKRstream banka sloping margin of a stream channel which normally confines the stream to its channel on land
4H.PNDponda small standing waterbody
4H.RVNravine(s)a small, narrow, deep, steep-sided stream channel, smaller than a gorge
3H.CNLcanalan artificial watercourse
3H.MRSHmarsh(es)a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation
2H.LKlakea large inland body of standing water
1H.PNDIintermittent pond
111 Total for H
Area Features (parks,area, ...)
30L.FLDfield(s)an open as opposed to wooded area
12L.CLGclearingan area in a forest with trees removed
6L.LCTYlocalitya minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries
1L.AREAareaa tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries
1L.RESNnature reservean area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitat
50 Total for L
Populated Place Features (city, village,...)
293P.PPLXsection of populated place
39P.PPLpopulated placea city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
17P.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)
1P.PPLCcapital of a political entity
360 Total for P
Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad )
3R.TRLtraila path, track, or route used by pedestrians, animals, or off-road vehicles
3 Total for R
Spot Features (spot, building, farm)
15S.HUThuta small primitive house
10S.FRMfarma tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture
6S.BUSTPbus stopa place lacking station facilities
6S.MUSmuseuma building where objects of permanent interest in one or more of the arts and sciences are preserved and exhibited
6S.HTLhotela building providing lodging and/or meals for the public
5S.HSEhouse(s)a building used as a human habitation
4S.RUINruin(s)a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional
4S.MNQRquarry(-ies)a surface mine where building stone or gravel and sand, etc. are extracted
3S.RHSEresthousea structure maintained for the rest and shelter of travelers
2S.ATHFathletic fielda tract of land used for playing team sports, and athletic track and field events
2S.CSTLcastlea large fortified building or set of buildings
2S.SHRNshrinea structure or place memorializing a person or religious concept
2S.SPAspaa resort area usually developed around a medicinal spring
1S.THTRtheatera building or outdoor area used for live theatrical presentations, concerts, opera or dance productions, cinema, and/or other stage productions
1S.AIRHheliporta place where helicopters land and take off
1S.BDGbridgea structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across
1S.CHchurcha building for public Christian worship
1S.GRVEgravea burial site
1S.HSPhospitala building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated
1S.MNMTmonumenta commemorative structure or statue
1S.MSTYmonasterya building and grounds where a community of monks lives in seclusion
1S.NSYnursery(-ies)a place where plants are propagated for transplanting or grafting
1S.RESTrestaurantA place where meals are served to the public
1S.RETstorea building where goods and/or services are offered for sale
1S.SCHschoolbuilding(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place
79 Total for S
Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... )
536T.SLPslope(s)a surface with a relatively uniform slope angle
68T.VALvalleyan elongated depression usually traversed by a stream
58T.PKpeaka pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature
15T.HLLhilla rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
14T.PASSpassa break in a mountain range or other high obstruction, used for transportation from one side to the other [See also gap]
11T.CLFcliff(s)a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area
11T.MTmountainan elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
10T.RDGEridge(s)a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest
5T.SPURspur(s)a subordinate ridge projecting outward from a hill, mountain or other elevation
5T.SDLsaddlea broad, open pass crossing a ridge or between hills or mountains
4T.RKrocka conspicuous, isolated rocky mass
3T.VALGhanging valleya valley the floor of which is notably higher than the valley or shore to which it leads; most common in areas that have been glaciated
3T.RKSrocksconspicuous, isolated rocky masses
2T.MNDmound(s)a low, isolated, rounded hill
2T.PTpointa tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape
1T.TALtalus slopea steep concave slope formed by an accumulation of loose rock fragments at the base of a cliff or steep slope
1T.MTSmountainsa mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges
749 Total for T
Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...)
219V.CULTcultivated areaan area under cultivation
148V.FRSTforest(s)an area dominated by tree vegetation
101V.MDWmeadowa small, poorly drained area dominated by grassy vegetation
7V.GROVEgrovea small wooded area or collection of trees growing closely together, occurring naturally or deliberately planted
1V.VINvineyarda planting of grapevines
476 Total for V
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