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Feature Statistic North Macedonia

Num. NamesFeature ClassFeature CodeFeature Description
Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...)
71A.ADM1first-order administrative divisiona primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States
10A.ADM2second-order administrative divisiona subdivision of a first-order administrative division
9A.ADMDadministrative divisionan administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level
6A.ADM1Hhistorical first-order administrative divisiona former first-order administrative division
1A.PCLIindependent political entity
97 Total for A
Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...)
1,640H.STMIintermittent stream
1,342H.STMstreama body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
955H.SPNGspring(s)a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground
173H.RVNravine(s)a small, narrow, deep, steep-sided stream channel, smaller than a gorge
77H.STMCcanalized streama stream that has been substantially ditched, diked, or straightened
58H.STMHheadwatersthe source and upper part of a stream, including the upper drainage basin
33H.BNKRstream banka sloping margin of a stream channel which normally confines the stream to its channel on land
28H.STMSBlost rivera surface stream that disappears into an underground channel, or dries up in an arid area
24H.RSVreservoir(s)an artificial pond or lake
23H.CNLcanalan artificial watercourse
21H.LKlakea large inland body of standing water
17H.PNDponda small standing waterbody
16H.STMXsection of stream
12H.MRSHmarsh(es)a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation
6H.SWMPswampa wetland dominated by tree vegetation
3H.WTLDwetlandan area subject to inundation, usually characterized by bog, marsh, or swamp vegetation
2H.PNDSFfishpondsponds or enclosures in which fish are kept or raised
2H.FLLSwaterfall(s)a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream
2H.STMQabandoned watercoursea former stream or distributary no longer carrying flowing water, but still evident due to lakes, wetland, topographic or vegetation patterns
2H.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.STMIXsection of intermittent stream
1H.RSVTwater tanka contained pool or tank of water at, below, or above ground level
1H.WTLDIintermittent wetland
1H.LKIintermittent lake
1H.INLTinleta narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water
1H.DTCHIirrigation ditcha ditch which serves to distribute irrigation water
1H.DTCHditcha small artificial watercourse dug for draining or irrigating the land
1H.CNLXsection of canal
1H.CNLAaqueducta conduit used to carry water
4,446 Total for H
Area Features (parks,area, ...)
2,983L.LCTYlocalitya minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries
1,813L.FLDfield(s)an open as opposed to wooded area
77L.AREAareaa tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries
42L.GRAZgrazing areaan area of grasses and shrubs used for grazing
39L.RGNregionan area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics
3L.PRKparkan area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation
2L.CSTcoasta zone of variable width straddling the shoreline
1L.INDSindustrial areaan area characterized by industrial activity
4,960 Total for L
Populated Place Features (city, village,...)
2,289P.PPLpopulated placea city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
158P.PPLLpopulated localityan area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings
128P.PPLQabandoned populated place
100P.PPLXsection of populated place
69P.PPLAseat of a first-order administrative divisionseat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)
9P.PPLWdestroyed populated placea village, town or city destroyed by a natural disaster, or by war
5P.PPLA2seat of a second-order administrative division
1P.PPLCcapital of a political entity
1P.PPLCHhistorical capital of a political entitya former capital of a political entity
1P.PPLHhistorical populated placea populated place that no longer exists
2,761 Total for P
Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad )
11R.RDroadan open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles
3R.TRLtraila path, track, or route used by pedestrians, animals, or off-road vehicles
1R.TNLRDroad tunnela tunnel through which a road passes
1R.TNLRRrailroad tunnela tunnel through which a railroad passes
16 Total for R
Spot Features (spot, building, farm)
135S.HTLhotela building providing lodging and/or meals for the public
98S.MSTYmonasterya building and grounds where a community of monks lives in seclusion
97S.CHchurcha building for public Christian worship
71S.RSTNrailroad stationa facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight
20S.RUINruin(s)a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional
18S.CAVEcave(s)an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff
13S.TOWRtowera high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter
13S.PSTBborder posta post or station at an international boundary for the regulation of movement of people and goods
12S.RSRTresorta specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities
12S.MNmine(s)a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages
11S.HUThuta small primitive house
11S.PSHhydroelectric power stationa building where electricity is generated from water power
10S.ANSarchaeological/prehistoric sitea place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located
10S.BDGbridgea structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across
6S.AIRFairfielda place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo
6S.PSpower stationa facility for generating electric power
5S.MLWTRwater milla mill powered by running water
5S.MNQabandoned mine
5S.RHSEresthousea structure maintained for the rest and shelter of travelers
4S.MNMTmonumenta commemorative structure or statue
4S.FRMfarma tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture
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.MFGfactoryone or more buildings where goods are manufactured, processed or fabricated
3S.BLDGbuilding(s)a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc.
3S.CMTYcemeterya burial place or ground
3S.RSTNQabandoned railroad station
3S.SCHschoolbuilding(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place
2S.SCHCcollegethe grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learning
2S.MLmill(s)a building housing machines for transforming, shaping, finishing, grinding, or extracting products
2S.AIRQabandoned airfield
2S.MLMore treatment planta facility for improving the metal content of ore by concentration
2S.MNFEiron mine(s)a mine where iron ore is extracted
2S.MNQRquarry(-ies)a surface mine where building stone or gravel and sand, etc. are extracted
2S.DAMdama barrier constructed across a stream to impound water
2S.BRKSbarracksa building for lodging military personnel
2S.MUSmuseuma building where objects of permanent interest in one or more of the arts and sciences are preserved and exhibited
2S.SPAspaa resort area usually developed around a medicinal spring
1S.MKTmarketa place where goods are bought and sold at regular intervals
1S.CMPcamp(s)a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use
1S.MNCcoal mine(s)a mine where coal is extracted
1S.BUSTNbus stationa facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading passengers
1S.MSQEmosquea building for public Islamic worship
1S.PRNprisona facility for confining prisoners
1S.MFGBbreweryone or more buildings where beer is brewed
1S.RLGreligious sitean ancient site of significant religious importance
1S.CMPMNmining campa camp used by miners
1S.HSPCclinica medical facility associated with a hospital for outpatients
1S.GRVEgravea burial site
1S.RSTPrailroad stopa place lacking station facilities where trains stop to pick up and unload passengers and freight
1S.DPOFfuel depotan area where fuel is stored
1S.CSTMcustoms housea building in a port where customs and duties are paid, and where vessels are entered and cleared
1S.CRRLcorral(s)a pen or enclosure for confining or capturing animals
1S.SHPFsheepfolda fence or wall enclosure for sheep and other small herd animals
1S.SNTRsanatoriuma facility where victims of physical or mental disorders are treated
1S.CSTLcastlea large fortified building or set of buildings
1S.SQRsquarea broad, open, public area near the center of a town or city
1S.STDMstadiuma structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators
1S.THTRtheatera building or outdoor area used for live theatrical presentations, concerts, opera or dance productions, cinema, and/or other stage productions
1S.MFGMmunitions planta factory where ammunition is made
627 Total for S
Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... )
2,538T.SLPslope(s)a surface with a relatively uniform slope angle
2,507T.SPURspur(s)a subordinate ridge projecting outward from a hill, mountain or other elevation
1,867T.MTmountainan elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
1,647T.HLLhilla rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
1,389T.PKpeaka pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature
773T.RDGEridge(s)a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest
223T.VALvalleyan elongated depression usually traversed by a stream
197T.PLNXsection of plain
169T.HLLShillsrounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
100T.SDLsaddlea broad, open pass crossing a ridge or between hills or mountains
92T.CLFcliff(s)a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area
87T.KRSTkarst areaa distinctive landscape developed on soluble rock such as limestone characterized by sinkholes, caves, disappearing streams, and underground drainage
68T.PASSpassa break in a mountain range or other high obstruction, used for transportation from one side to the other [See also gap]
50T.MTSmountainsa mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges
47T.PLATplateauan elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams
40T.PROMpromontory(-ies)a bluff or prominent hill overlooking or projecting into a lowland
34T.GRGEgorge(s)a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley
25T.SINKsinkholea small crater-shape depression in a karst area
25T.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
24T.PLNplain(s)an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area
19T.CNYNcanyona deep, narrow valley with steep sides cutting into a plateau or mountainous area
13T.PLATXsection of plateau
6T.RKSrocksconspicuous, isolated rocky masses
6T.DPRdepression(s)a low area surrounded by higher land and usually characterized by interior drainage
5T.ISLislanda tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
3T.HDLDheadlanda high projection of land extending into a large body of water beyond the line of the coast
2T.BCHbeacha shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves
2T.CRQcirquea bowl-like hollow partially surrounded by cliffs or steep slopes at the head of a glaciated valley
2T.RKrocka conspicuous, isolated rocky mass
1T.SBEDdry stream beda channel formerly containing the water of a stream
1T.SANDsand areaa tract of land covered with sand
1T.PENpeninsulaan elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water
1T.INTFinterfluvea relatively undissected upland between adjacent stream valleys
1T.VALXsection of valley
11,965 Total for T
Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...)
172V.MDWmeadowa small, poorly drained area dominated by grassy vegetation
103V.FRSTforest(s)an area dominated by tree vegetation
11V.VINvineyarda planting of grapevines
1V.SCRBscrublandan area of low trees, bushes, and shrubs stunted by some environmental limitation
1V.OCHorchard(s)a planting of fruit or nut trees
288 Total for V
25,160

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