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| Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 52 | A.ADMD | administrative division | an administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level |
| 11 | A.ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States |
| 7 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a first-order administrative division |
| 1 | A.PCLS | semi-independent political entity | |
| 71 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 71 | H.RF | reef(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
| 63 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 41 | H.RFC | coral reef(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of coral |
| 14 | H.CHNM | marine channel | that part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable |
| 11 | H.BNK | bank(s) | an elevation, typically located on a shelf, over which the depth of water is relatively shallow but sufficient for most surface navigation |
| 8 | H.SWMP | swamp | a wetland dominated by tree vegetation |
| 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.PNDI | intermittent pond | |
| 3 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 3 | H.ANCH | anchorage | an area where vessels may anchor |
| 2 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 2 | H.STRT | strait | a relatively narrow waterway, usually narrower and less extensive than a sound, connecting two larger bodies of water |
| 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 |
| 225 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 97 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 7 | L.AREA | area | a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries |
| 1 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 105 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 51 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 5 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
| 57 | Total for P | ||
| Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
| 3 | R.RD | road | an open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles |
| 3 | Total for R | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 51 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 40 | S.LDNG | landing | a place where boats receive or discharge passengers and freight, but lacking most port facilities |
| 8 | S.CH | church | a building for public Christian worship |
| 7 | S.SCH | school | building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place |
| 7 | 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 |
| 4 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
| 3 | S.WRCK | wreck | the site of the remains of a wrecked vessel |
| 2 | S.SCHC | college | the grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learning |
| 2 | S.AIRF | airfield | a place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo |
| 2 | S.RSRT | resort | a specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities |
| 1 | S.PP | police post | a building in which police are stationed |
| 1 | S.ADMF | administrative facility | a government building |
| 1 | S.AIRQ | abandoned airfield | |
| 1 | S.BLDO | office building | commercial building where business and/or services are conducted |
| 1 | S.OBS | observatory | a facility equipped for observation of atmospheric or space phenomena |
| 1 | S.STDM | stadium | a structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators |
| 132 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 123 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 19 | T.ISLX | section of island | |
| 18 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 10 | T.ISLS | islands | tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 10 | T.ISLT | land-tied island | a coastal island connected to the mainland by barrier beaches, levees or dikes |
| 9 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 8 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 7 | T.ATOL | atoll(s) | a ring-shaped coral reef which has closely spaced islands on it encircling a lagoon |
| 3 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 1 | T.MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges |
| 1 | T.DPR | depression(s) | a low area surrounded by higher land and usually characterized by interior drainage |
| 209 | Total for T | ||
| 802 | |||
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