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Feature Statistic Montenegro

Num. NamesFeature ClassFeature CodeFeature Description
Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...)
24A.ADM1first-order administrative divisiona primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States
1A.PCLIindependent political entity
25 Total for A
Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...)
536H.SPNGspring(s)a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground
370H.STMstreama body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
183H.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
89H.STMIintermittent stream
87H.COVEcove(s)a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay
65H.BAYbaya coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
48H.LKlakea large inland body of standing water
40H.PNDponda small standing waterbody
21H.RSVTwater tanka contained pool or tank of water at, below, or above ground level
12H.WTLDwetlandan area subject to inundation, usually characterized by bog, marsh, or swamp vegetation
9H.MRSHmarsh(es)a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation
8H.SHOLshoal(s)a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material
7H.RVNravine(s)a small, narrow, deep, steep-sided stream channel, smaller than a gorge
6H.POOLpool(s)a small and comparatively still, deep part of a larger body of water such as a stream or harbor; or a small body of standing water
5H.INLTinleta narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water
5H.HBRharbor(s)a haven or space of deep water so sheltered by the adjacent land as to afford a safe anchorage for ships
4H.STRTstraita relatively narrow waterway, usually narrower and less extensive than a sound, connecting two larger bodies of water
3H.STMMstream mouth(s)a place where a stream discharges into a lagoon, lake, or the sea
2H.STMXsection of stream
1H.CHNchannelthe deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows
1H.WLLQabandoned well
1H.ANCHanchoragean area where vessels may anchor
1H.MFGNsalt evaporation pondsdiked salt ponds used in the production of solar evaporated salt
1H.PNDIintermittent pond
1H.RFreef(s)a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material
1H.LKXsection of lake
1H.STMCcanalized streama stream that has been substantially ditched, diked, or straightened
1H.STMHheadwatersthe source and upper part of a stream, including the upper drainage basin
1H.CNLcanalan artificial watercourse
1H.STMSBlost rivera surface stream that disappears into an underground channel, or dries up in an arid area
1,511 Total for H
Area Features (parks,area, ...)
1,625L.LCTYlocalitya minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries
41L.AREAareaa tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries
24L.RGNregionan area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics
6L.PRKparkan area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation
2L.CTRBbusiness centera place where a number of businesses are located
2L.RESreservea tract of public land reserved for future use or restricted as to use
1L.PRTporta place provided with terminal and transfer facilities for loading and discharging waterborne cargo or passengers, usually located in a harbor
1,701 Total for L
Populated Place Features (city, village,...)
3,445P.PPLpopulated placea city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
529P.PPLLpopulated localityan area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings
23P.PPLAseat of a first-order administrative divisionseat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)
20P.PPLWdestroyed populated placea village, town or city destroyed by a natural disaster, or by war
15P.PPLXsection of populated place
3P.PPLQabandoned populated place
2P.PPLCHhistorical capital of a political entitya former capital of a political entity
1P.PPLCcapital of a political entity
1P.PPLA2seat of a second-order administrative division
1P.PPLHhistorical populated placea populated place that no longer exists
4,040 Total for P
Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad )
7R.TNLRRrailroad tunnela tunnel through which a railroad passes
5R.TNLtunnela subterranean passageway for transportation
12 Total for R
Spot Features (spot, building, farm)
253S.CAVEcave(s)an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff
228S.HUThuta small primitive house
145S.CMPcamp(s)a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use
133S.HTLhotela building providing lodging and/or meals for the public
116S.CHchurcha building for public Christian worship
46S.RSTNrailroad stationa facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight
29S.HUTShutssmall primitive houses
21S.MSTYmonasterya building and grounds where a community of monks lives in seclusion
17S.RUINruin(s)a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional
12S.BDGbridgea structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across
8S.PSTPpatrol posta post from which patrols are sent out
6S.PSTBborder posta post or station at an international boundary for the regulation of movement of people and goods
6S.MFGfactoryone or more buildings where goods are manufactured, processed or fabricated
5S.AIRPairporta place where aircraft regularly land and take off, with runways, navigational aids, and major facilities for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo
4S.MNmine(s)a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages
4S.CSTLcastlea large fortified building or set of buildings
4S.BLDGbuilding(s)a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc.
4S.PSHhydroelectric power stationa building where electricity is generated from water power
4S.CRRLcorral(s)a pen or enclosure for confining or capturing animals
4S.MNMTmonumenta commemorative structure or statue
3S.TMBtomb(s)a structure for interring bodies
3S.PSpower stationa facility for generating electric power
3S.RSTPrailroad stopa place lacking station facilities where trains stop to pick up and unload passengers and freight
2S.SQRsquarea broad, open, public area near the center of a town or city
2S.MLmill(s)a building housing machines for transforming, shaping, finishing, grinding, or extracting products
2S.MSQEmosquea building for public Islamic worship
2S.FRMfarma tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture
2S.PALpalacea large stately house, often a royal or presidential residence
2S.PIERpiera structure built out into navigable water on piles providing berthing for ships and recreation
2S.CMTYcemeterya burial place or ground
2S.AIRFairfielda place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo
2S.HSPhospitala building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated
2S.TOWRtowera high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter
1S.PRNprisona facility for confining prisoners
1S.STNMmeteorological stationa station at which weather elements are recorded
1S.FNDYfoundrya building or works where metal casting is carried out
1S.DCKDdry docka dock providing support for a vessel, and means for removing the water so that the bottom of the vessel can be exposed
1S.DAMdama barrier constructed across a stream to impound water
1S.MLSWsawmilla mill where logs or lumber are sawn to specified shapes and sizes
1S.MLWTRwater milla mill powered by running water
1S.GRVEgravea burial site
1S.GHSEguest housea house used to provide lodging for paying guests
1S.MNQRquarry(-ies)a surface mine where building stone or gravel and sand, etc. are extracted
1S.RSRTresorta specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities
1S.SCHCcollegethe grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learning
1S.LTHSElighthousea distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light
1S.TMPLtemple(s)an edifice dedicated to religious worship
1S.CMPMNmining campa camp used by miners
1,093 Total for S
Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... )
1,824T.MTmountainan elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
1,154T.HLLhilla rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
496T.DPRdepression(s)a low area surrounded by higher land and usually characterized by interior drainage
472T.PKpeaka pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature
328T.SLPslope(s)a surface with a relatively uniform slope angle
311T.RDGEridge(s)a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest
232T.SPURspur(s)a subordinate ridge projecting outward from a hill, mountain or other elevation
170T.KRSTkarst areaa distinctive landscape developed on soluble rock such as limestone characterized by sinkholes, caves, disappearing streams, and underground drainage
124T.HLLShillsrounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
114T.VALvalleyan elongated depression usually traversed by a stream
108T.PTpointa tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape
96T.CLFcliff(s)a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area
61T.MTSmountainsa mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges
39T.PROMpromontory(-ies)a bluff or prominent hill overlooking or projecting into a lowland
37T.PASSpassa break in a mountain range or other high obstruction, used for transportation from one side to the other [See also gap]
36T.ISLislanda tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
31T.SINKsinkholea small crater-shape depression in a karst area
27T.RKrocka conspicuous, isolated rocky mass
23T.SDLsaddlea broad, open pass crossing a ridge or between hills or mountains
17T.GRGEgorge(s)a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley
16T.RKSrocksconspicuous, isolated rocky masses
10T.SCRPescarpmenta long line of cliffs or steep slopes separating level surfaces above and below
9T.BCHbeacha shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves
6T.CNYNcanyona deep, narrow valley with steep sides cutting into a plateau or mountainous area
5T.CAPEcapea land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction
3T.PLATplateauan elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams
3T.MNDmound(s)a low, isolated, rounded hill
2T.UPLDuplandan extensive interior region of high land with low to moderate surface relief
1T.VALSvalleyselongated depressions usually traversed by a stream
1T.PKSpeakspointed elevations atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic features
1T.PENpeninsulaan elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water
1T.FORDforda shallow part of a stream which can be crossed on foot or by land vehicle
1T.PLNplain(s)an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area
5,759 Total for T
Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...)
1V.SCRBscrublandan area of low trees, bushes, and shrubs stunted by some environmental limitation
1V.MDWmeadowa small, poorly drained area dominated by grassy vegetation
2 Total for V
14,143

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