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| Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 61 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a first-order administrative division |
| 11 | A.ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States |
| 1 | A.ADMD | administrative division | an administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level |
| 1 | A.PCLI | independent political entity | |
| 74 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 1,725 | 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 |
| 370 | 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 |
| 206 | H.WTRH | waterhole(s) | a natural hole, hollow, or small depression that contains water, used by man and animals, especially in arid areas |
| 71 | H.SPNG | spring(s) | a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
| 60 | H.INLT | inlet | a narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water |
| 51 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 24 | H.COVE | cove(s) | a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay |
| 24 | H.WADX | section of wadi | |
| 19 | H.SBKH | sabkha(s) | a salt flat or salt encrusted plain subject to periodic inundation from flooding or high tides |
| 13 | H.RF | reef(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
| 9 | H.CNLSB | underground irrigation canal(s) | a gently inclined underground tunnel bringing water for irrigation from aquifers |
| 8 | H.RSVT | water tank | a contained pool or tank of water at, below, or above ground level |
| 7 | H.CNLA | aqueduct | a conduit used to carry water |
| 6 | H.STRT | strait | a relatively narrow waterway, usually narrower and less extensive than a sound, connecting two larger bodies of water |
| 5 | H.POOL | pool(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 |
| 4 | H.RVN | ravine(s) | a small, narrow, deep, steep-sided stream channel, smaller than a gorge |
| 4 | H.FLLS | waterfall(s) | a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream |
| 3 | H.RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake |
| 3 | 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 |
| 3 | H.BGHT | bight(s) | an open body of water forming a slight recession in a coastline |
| 2 | H.ANCH | anchorage | an area where vessels may anchor |
| 2 | H.WADJ | wadi junction | a place where two or more wadies join |
| 1 | H.LGN | lagoon | a shallow coastal waterbody, completely or partly separated from a larger body of water by a barrier island, coral reef or other depositional feature |
| 1 | H.WADM | wadi mouth | the lower terminus of a wadi where it widens into an adjoining floodplain, depression, or waterbody |
| 1 | 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 |
| 1 | H.SHOL | shoal(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material |
| 1 | H.WLLQ | abandoned well | |
| 1 | H.GULF | gulf | a large recess in the coastline, larger than a bay |
| 2,625 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 200 | L.TRB | tribal area | a tract of land used by nomadic or other tribes |
| 197 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 98 | L.OILF | oilfield | an area containing a subterranean store of petroleum of economic value |
| 75 | L.AREA | area | a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries |
| 17 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 14 | L.RGN | region | an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
| 11 | L.CST | coast | a zone of variable width straddling the shoreline |
| 7 | L.PRT | port | a place provided with terminal and transfer facilities for loading and discharging waterborne cargo or passengers, usually located in a harbor |
| 4 | L.INDS | industrial area | an area characterized by industrial activity |
| 3 | L.OAS | oasis(-es) | an area in a desert made productive by the availability of water |
| 1 | L.DEVH | housing development | a tract of land on which many houses of similar design are built according to a development plan |
| 1 | L.FLDI | irrigated field(s) | a tract of level or terraced land which is irrigated |
| 628 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 5,285 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 516 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 100 | P.PPLL | populated locality | an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings |
| 44 | P.PPLQ | abandoned populated place | |
| 8 | P.PPLA | seat of a first-order administrative division | seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA) |
| 8 | P.PPLF | farm village | a populated place where the population is largely engaged in agricultural activities |
| 2 | P.PPLH | historical populated place | a populated place that no longer exists |
| 1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
| 1 | P.PPLA2 | seat of a second-order administrative division | |
| 5,965 | Total for P | ||
| Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
| 3 | R.RDJCT | road junction | a place where two or more roads join |
| 2 | R.TRL | trail | a path, track, or route used by pedestrians, animals, or off-road vehicles |
| 1 | R.RD | road | an open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles |
| 6 | Total for R | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 166 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 105 | S.AIRF | airfield | a place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo |
| 95 | S.CMP | camp(s) | a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use |
| 92 | S.SCH | school | building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place |
| 87 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
| 83 | S.ADMF | administrative facility | a government building |
| 53 | S.MSQE | mosque | a building for public Islamic worship |
| 47 | S.RUIN | ruin(s) | a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional |
| 47 | S.RDCR | traffic circle | a road junction formed around a central circle about which traffic moves in one direction only |
| 45 | S.FRM | farm | a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 27 | S.AIRQ | abandoned airfield | |
| 25 | S.MALL | mall | A large, often enclosed shopping complex containing various stores, businesses, and restaurants usually accessible by common passageways. |
| 22 | S.CAVE | cave(s) | an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff |
| 20 | S.BANK | bank | A business establishment in which money is kept for saving or commercial purposes or is invested, supplied for loans, or exchanged. |
| 20 | 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 |
| 19 | S.HLT | halting place | a place where caravans stop for rest |
| 17 | S.CTRM | medical center | a complex of health care buildings including two or more of the following: hospital, medical school, clinic, pharmacy, doctor's offices, etc. |
| 15 | S.FT | fort | a defensive structure or earthworks |
| 14 | S.HSP | hospital | a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated |
| 14 | S.HSPC | clinic | a medical facility associated with a hospital for outpatients |
| 14 | S.OILW | oil well | a well from which oil may be pumped |
| 13 | S.SCHC | college | the grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learning |
| 12 | S.PP | police post | a building in which police are stationed |
| 11 | S.DAM | dam | a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water |
| 10 | S.TOWR | tower | a high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter |
| 10 | S.MUS | museum | a building where objects of permanent interest in one or more of the arts and sciences are preserved and exhibited |
| 9 | S.MKT | market | a place where goods are bought and sold at regular intervals |
| 8 | S.STDM | stadium | a structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators |
| 6 | S.INSM | military installation | a facility for use of and control by armed forces |
| 5 | S.AIRH | heliport | a place where helicopters land and take off |
| 5 | S.PSTB | border post | a post or station at an international boundary for the regulation of movement of people and goods |
| 4 | S.SCHT | technical school | post-secondary school with a specifically technical or vocational curriculum |
| 4 | S.MFG | factory | one or more buildings where goods are manufactured, processed or fabricated |
| 3 | S.CTHSE | courthouse | a building in which courts of law are held |
| 3 | S.RECR | racetrack | a track where races are held |
| 3 | S.LDNG | landing | a place where boats receive or discharge passengers and freight, but lacking most port facilities |
| 3 | S.PAL | palace | a large stately house, often a royal or presidential residence |
| 3 | S.MN | mine(s) | a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages |
| 3 | S.GATE | gate | a controlled access entrance or exit |
| 2 | S.SQR | square | a broad, open, public area near the center of a town or city |
| 2 | S.BCN | beacon | a fixed artificial navigation mark |
| 2 | S.CMTY | cemetery | a burial place or ground |
| 2 | S.ANS | archaeological/prehistoric site | a place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located |
| 2 | S.OILQ | abandoned oil well | |
| 2 | S.PO | post office | a public building in which mail is received, sorted and distributed |
| 2 | S.RSRT | resort | a specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities |
| 2 | S.STNM | meteorological station | a station at which weather elements are recorded |
| 1 | S.CMPO | oil camp | a camp used by oilfield workers |
| 1 | S.PIER | pier | a structure built out into navigable water on piles providing berthing for ships and recreation |
| 1 | S.BTYD | boatyard | a waterside facility for servicing, repairing, and building small vessels |
| 1 | S.CMPLA | labor camp | a camp used by migrant or temporary laborers |
| 1 | S.PS | power station | a facility for generating electric power |
| 1 | S.DPOF | fuel depot | an area where fuel is stored |
| 1 | S.MAR | marina | a harbor facility for small boats, yachts, etc. |
| 1 | S.AMTH | amphitheater | an oval or circular structure with rising tiers of seats about a stage or open space |
| 1 | S.RHSE | resthouse | a structure maintained for the rest and shelter of travelers |
| 1 | S.UNIV | university | An 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. |
| 1 | S.LTHSE | lighthouse | a distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light |
| 1 | S.LNDF | landfill | a place for trash and garbage disposal in which the waste is buried between layers of earth to build up low-lying land |
| 1 | S.CSTL | castle | a large fortified building or set of buildings |
| 1 | S.DIP | diplomatic facility | office, residence, or facility of a foreign government, which may include an embassy, consulate, chancery, office of charge d'affaires, or other diplomatic, economic, military, or cultural mission |
| 1 | S.SPLY | spillway | a passage or outlet through which surplus water flows over, around or through a dam |
| 1 | S.HUT | hut | a small primitive house |
| 1 | S.HSTS | historical site | a place of historical importance |
| 1 | S.WALLA | ancient wall | the remains of a linear defensive stone structure |
| 1 | S.SWT | sewage treatment plant | facility for the processing of sewage and/or wastewater |
| 1 | S.TMB | tomb(s) | a structure for interring bodies |
| 1 | S.CH | church | a building for public Christian worship |
| 1 | S.TMPL | temple(s) | an edifice dedicated to religious worship |
| 1 | S.GRVE | grave | a burial site |
| 1 | S.OPRA | opera house | A theater designed chiefly for the performance of operas. |
| 1,182 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 347 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 280 | T.DUNE | dune(s) | a wave form, ridge or star shape feature composed of sand |
| 275 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 213 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 193 | T.PLN | plain(s) | an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area |
| 75 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 58 | T.MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges |
| 42 | T.DPR | depression(s) | a low area surrounded by higher land and usually characterized by interior drainage |
| 38 | T.PASS | pass | a break in a mountain range or other high obstruction, used for transportation from one side to the other [See also gap] |
| 38 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 30 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
| 24 | T.SAND | sand area | a tract of land covered with sand |
| 8 | T.SCRP | escarpment | a long line of cliffs or steep slopes separating level surfaces above and below |
| 8 | T.TRGD | interdune trough(s) | a long wind-swept trough between parallel longitudinal dunes |
| 7 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 5 | 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.ISLS | islands | tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 4 | T.SPUR | spur(s) | a subordinate ridge projecting outward from a hill, mountain or other elevation |
| 4 | T.CLF | cliff(s) | a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area |
| 3 | T.BCH | beach | a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves |
| 3 | T.HDLD | headland | a high projection of land extending into a large body of water beyond the line of the coast |
| 3 | T.PEN | peninsula | an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water |
| 3 | T.PK | peak | a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature |
| 3 | T.PLAT | plateau | an elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams |
| 3 | T.RKS | rocks | conspicuous, isolated rocky masses |
| 3 | T.SLP | slope(s) | a surface with a relatively uniform slope angle |
| 2 | T.PROM | promontory(-ies) | a bluff or prominent hill overlooking or projecting into a lowland |
| 2 | T.VAL | valley | an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream |
| 1 | T.ERG | sandy desert | an extensive tract of shifting sand and sand dunes |
| 1 | T.SDL | saddle | a broad, open pass crossing a ridge or between hills or mountains |
| 1 | T.SHOR | shore | a narrow zone bordering a waterbody which covers and uncovers at high and low water, respectively |
| 1 | T.CUET | cuesta(s) | an asymmetric ridge formed on tilted strata |
| 1 | T.BUTE | butte(s) | a small, isolated, usually flat-topped hill with steep sides |
| 1 | T.MESA | mesa(s) | a flat-topped, isolated elevation with steep slopes on all sides, less extensive than a plateau |
| 1 | T.GRGE | gorge(s) | a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley |
| 1,686 | Total for T | ||
| Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...) | |||
| 91 | V.SCRB | scrubland | an area of low trees, bushes, and shrubs stunted by some environmental limitation |
| 80 | V.CULT | cultivated area | an area under cultivation |
| 1 | V.TREE | tree(s) | a conspicuous tree used as a landmark |
| 172 | Total for V | ||
| 12,338 | |||
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