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Feature Statistic Tajikistan

Num. NamesFeature ClassFeature CodeFeature Description
Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...)
74A.ADM2second-order administrative divisiona subdivision of a first-order administrative division
24A.ADMDadministrative divisionan administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level
13A.ADM3third-order administrative divisiona subdivision of a second-order administrative division
5A.ADM1first-order administrative divisiona primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States
1A.ADM1Hhistorical first-order administrative divisiona former first-order administrative division
1A.PCLIindependent political entity
118 Total for A
Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...)
358H.STMstreama body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
61H.SPNGspring(s)a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground
53H.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
51H.LKlakea large inland body of standing water
25H.GLCRglacier(s)a mass of ice, usually at high latitudes or high elevations, with sufficient thickness to flow away from the source area in lobes, tongues, or masses
20H.CNLcanalan artificial watercourse
11H.RVNravine(s)a small, narrow, deep, steep-sided stream channel, smaller than a gorge
8H.RSVreservoir(s)an artificial pond or lake
8H.STMIintermittent stream
8H.LKOoxbow lakea crescent-shaped lake commonly found adjacent to meandering streams
7H.DTCHIirrigation ditcha ditch which serves to distribute irrigation water
6H.DTCHditcha small artificial watercourse dug for draining or irrigating the land
4H.STMCcanalized streama stream that has been substantially ditched, diked, or straightened
4H.LKNsalt lakean inland body of salt water with no outlet
3H.LKSlakeslarge inland bodies of standing water
2H.STMXsection of stream
2H.LBEDlake bed(s)a dried up or drained area of a former lake
2H.LKOIintermittent oxbow lake
1H.LKIintermittent lake
1H.RSVTwater tanka contained pool or tank of water at, below, or above ground level
635 Total for H
Area Features (parks,area, ...)
54L.AREAareaa tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries
6L.RESWwildlife reservea tract of public land reserved for the preservation of wildlife
4L.RESreservea tract of public land reserved for future use or restricted as to use
2L.PRKparkan area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation
1L.RGNregionan area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics
67 Total for L
Populated Place Features (city, village,...)
2,566P.PPLpopulated placea city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
83P.PPLXsection of populated place
56P.PPLA2seat of a second-order administrative division
22P.PPLWdestroyed populated placea village, town or city destroyed by a natural disaster, or by war
16P.PPLQabandoned populated place
8P.PPLFfarm villagea populated place where the population is largely engaged in agricultural activities
3P.PPLAseat of a first-order administrative divisionseat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)
1P.PPLCcapital of a political entity
2,755 Total for P
Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad )
19R.STstreeta paved urban thoroughfare
1R.PTGEportagea place where boats, goods, etc., are carried overland between navigable waters
20 Total for R
Spot Features (spot, building, farm)
36S.RSTNrailroad stationa facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight
29S.RUINruin(s)a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional
28S.FRMfarma tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture
28S.CMPcamp(s)a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use
14S.AIRFairfielda place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo
12S.CMTYcemeterya burial place or ground
7S.RSTPrailroad stopa place lacking station facilities where trains stop to pick up and unload passengers and freight
6S.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.GRVEgravea burial site
4S.TOWRtowera high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter
3S.HTLhotela building providing lodging and/or meals for the public
3S.AIRQabandoned airfield
3S.DAMdama barrier constructed across a stream to impound water
2S.FRMQabandoned farm
2S.MKTmarketa place where goods are bought and sold at regular intervals
2S.MUSmuseuma building where objects of permanent interest in one or more of the arts and sciences are preserved and exhibited
2S.PSpower stationa facility for generating electric power
2S.PSHhydroelectric power stationa building where electricity is generated from water power
2S.TMBtomb(s)a structure for interring bodies
2S.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.
1S.STNMmeteorological stationa station at which weather elements are recorded
1S.AIRBairbasean area used to store supplies, provide barracks for air force personnel, hangars and runways for aircraft, and from which operations are initiated
1S.CRRLcorral(s)a pen or enclosure for confining or capturing animals
1S.BANKbankA business establishment in which money is kept for saving or commercial purposes or is invested, supplied for loans, or exchanged.
1S.ANSarchaeological/prehistoric sitea place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located
1S.SCHschoolbuilding(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place
1S.SCHCcollegethe grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learning
1S.HSEhouse(s)a building used as a human habitation
1S.DAMQruined dama destroyed or decayed dam which is no longer functional
1S.INSMmilitary installationa facility for use of and control by armed forces
1S.STNBscientific research basea scientific facility used as a base from which research is carried out or monitored
1S.MSQEmosquea building for public Islamic worship
1S.STNFforest stationa collection of buildings and facilities for carrying out forest management
204 Total for S
Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... )
184T.PASSpassa break in a mountain range or other high obstruction, used for transportation from one side to the other [See also gap]
170T.MTmountainan elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
86T.MTSmountainsa mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges
63T.PKpeaka pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature
41T.GRGEgorge(s)a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley
13T.HLLhilla rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
11T.VALvalleyan elongated depression usually traversed by a stream
8T.RDGEridge(s)a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest
1T.DSRTdeserta large area with little or no vegetation due to extreme environmental conditions
1T.ISLislanda tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
1T.MNDmound(s)a low, isolated, rounded hill
1T.SANDsand areaa tract of land covered with sand
1T.UPLDuplandan extensive interior region of high land with low to moderate surface relief
581 Total for T
Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...)
1V.GRSLDgrasslandan area dominated by grass vegetation
1 Total for V
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