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| Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 615 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a first-order administrative division |
| 6 | A.ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States |
| 2 | A.ADM2H | historical second-order administrative division | a former second-order administrative division |
| 1 | A.ADM3 | third-order administrative division | a subdivision of a second-order administrative division |
| 1 | A.ADM1H | historical first-order administrative division | a former first-order administrative division |
| 1 | A.ADMD | administrative division | an administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level |
| 1 | A.PCLI | independent political entity | |
| 1 | A.null | ||
| 628 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 580 | H.STMI | intermittent stream | |
| 40 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 39 | H.RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake |
| 13 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 10 | H.COVE | cove(s) | a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay |
| 8 | H.SPNG | spring(s) | a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
| 3 | H.STMIX | section of intermittent stream | |
| 3 | 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 |
| 2 | H.RSVI | intermittent reservoir | |
| 2 | H.FLLS | waterfall(s) | a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream |
| 1 | H.RSVT | water tank | a contained pool or tank of water at, below, or above ground level |
| 1 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 1 | H.LKI | intermittent lake | |
| 1 | H.LKNI | intermittent salt lake | |
| 1 | H.GULF | gulf | a large recess in the coastline, larger than a bay |
| 1 | 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 |
| 706 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 2,327 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 12 | L.AREA | area | a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries |
| 6 | L.RGN | region | an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
| 6 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 5 | 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.AMUS | amusement park | Amusement Park are theme parks, adventure parks offering entertainment, similar to funfairs but with a fix location |
| 2 | L.RESW | wildlife reserve | a tract of public land reserved for the preservation of wildlife |
| 2 | L.FLD | field(s) | an open as opposed to wooded area |
| 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.MNA | mining area | an area of mine sites where minerals and ores are extracted |
| 1 | L.CMN | common | a park or pasture for community use |
| 2,367 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 735 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 43 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 14 | P.PPLQ | abandoned populated place | |
| 13 | P.PPLS | populated places | cities, towns, villages, or other agglomerations of buildings where people live and work |
| 5 | P.PPLA2 | seat of a second-order administrative division | |
| 5 | P.PPLA | seat of a first-order administrative division | seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA) |
| 3 | P.PPLA3 | seat of a third-order administrative division | |
| 1 | P.PPLL | populated locality | an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings |
| 1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
| 820 | Total for P | ||
| Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
| 13 | R.ST | street | a paved urban thoroughfare |
| 8 | R.RD | road | an open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles |
| 3 | R.RDJCT | road junction | a place where two or more roads join |
| 24 | Total for R | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 807 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 768 | S.CH | church | a building for public Christian worship |
| 283 | S.RUIN | ruin(s) | a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional |
| 181 | S.ANS | archaeological/prehistoric site | a place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located |
| 62 | S.MSTY | monastery | a building and grounds where a community of monks lives in seclusion |
| 47 | S.DAM | dam | a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water |
| 22 | S.MSQE | mosque | a building for public Islamic worship |
| 20 | S.TOWR | tower | a high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter |
| 19 | S.MUS | museum | a building where objects of permanent interest in one or more of the arts and sciences are preserved and exhibited |
| 10 | S.CMTY | cemetery | a burial place or ground |
| 9 | S.CSTL | castle | a large fortified building or set of buildings |
| 8 | S.INSM | military installation | a facility for use of and control by armed forces |
| 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 |
| 7 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
| 6 | S.MNMT | monument | a commemorative structure or statue |
| 5 | S.MN | mine(s) | a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages |
| 5 | S.SCH | school | building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place |
| 5 | S.HSE | house(s) | a building used as a human habitation |
| 5 | S.BDG | bridge | a structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across |
| 4 | S.RSRT | resort | a specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities |
| 4 | S.AIRH | heliport | a place where helicopters land and take off |
| 4 | S.LTHSE | lighthouse | a distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light |
| 4 | S.STDM | stadium | a structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators |
| 3 | S.TRANT | transit terminal | facilities for the handling of vehicular freight and passengers |
| 3 | S.FRM | farm | a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 3 | S.PIER | pier | a structure built out into navigable water on piles providing berthing for ships and recreation |
| 3 | S.MAR | marina | a harbor facility for small boats, yachts, etc. |
| 3 | S.FCL | facility | a building or buildings housing a center, institute, foundation, hospital, prison, mission, courthouse, etc. |
| 2 | S.CAVE | cave(s) | an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff |
| 2 | S.MALL | mall | A large, often enclosed shopping complex containing various stores, businesses, and restaurants usually accessible by common passageways. |
| 2 | S.MKT | market | a place where goods are bought and sold at regular intervals |
| 2 | S.GDN | garden(s) | an enclosure for displaying selected plant or animal life |
| 2 | 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 |
| 2 | S.SQR | square | a broad, open, public area near the center of a town or city |
| 2 | S.ARCHV | archive | a place or institution where documents are preserved |
| 2 | S.TMB | tomb(s) | a structure for interring bodies |
| 2 | S.TRIG | triangulation station | a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation |
| 2 | 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. |
| 2 | S.PO | post office | a public building in which mail is received, sorted and distributed |
| 2 | S.HSTS | historical site | a place of historical importance |
| 2 | S.HERM | hermitage | a secluded residence, usually for religious sects |
| 2 | S.PS | power station | a facility for generating electric power |
| 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.RECG | golf course | a recreation field where golf is played |
| 2 | S.AGRF | agricultural facility | a building and/or tract of land used for improving agriculture |
| 1 | S.SHSE | storehouse | a building for storing goods, especially provisions |
| 1 | S.WRCK | wreck | the site of the remains of a wrecked vessel |
| 1 | S.STNR | radio station | a facility for producing and transmitting information by radio waves |
| 1 | S.USGE | united states government establishment | a facility operated by the United States Government in Panama |
| 1 | S.REST | restaurant | A place where meals are served to the public |
| 1 | S.MFGB | brewery | one or more buildings where beer is brewed |
| 1 | S.BCN | beacon | a fixed artificial navigation mark |
| 1 | S.MLSW | sawmill | a mill where logs or lumber are sawn to specified shapes and sizes |
| 1 | S.AIRB | airbase | an area used to store supplies, provide barracks for air force personnel, hangars and runways for aircraft, and from which operations are initiated |
| 1 | S.LIBR | library | A place in which information resources such as books are kept for reading, reference, or lending. |
| 1 | S.COMC | communication center | a facility, including buildings, antennae, towers and electronic equipment for receiving and transmitting information |
| 1 | S.BRKW | breakwater | a structure erected to break the force of waves at the entrance to a harbor or port |
| 1 | S.EST | estate(s) | a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities |
| 1 | S.CTRR | religious center | a facility where more than one religious activity is carried out, e.g., retreat, school, monastery, worship |
| 1 | S.AMTH | amphitheater | an oval or circular structure with rising tiers of seats about a stage or open space |
| 1 | S.FT | fort | a defensive structure or earthworks |
| 1 | S.GATE | gate | a controlled access entrance or exit |
| 1 | S.CMP | camp(s) | a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use |
| 1 | S.MFG | factory | one or more buildings where goods are manufactured, processed or fabricated |
| 1 | S.MNQ | abandoned mine | |
| 1 | S.MNQR | quarry(-ies) | a surface mine where building stone or gravel and sand, etc. are extracted |
| 1 | S.PP | police post | a building in which police are stationed |
| 1 | S.PSTC | customs post | a building at an international boundary where customs and duties are paid on goods |
| 1 | S.RSTN | railroad station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight |
| 1 | S.SCHC | college | the grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learning |
| 1 | S.SHRN | shrine | a structure or place memorializing a person or religious concept |
| 2,367 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 187 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 178 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 32 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 30 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 16 | T.CAPE | cape | a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction |
| 10 | T.BCH | beach | a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves |
| 7 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 7 | T.PLN | plain(s) | an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area |
| 5 | T.ISLS | islands | tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 5 | T.RKS | rocks | conspicuous, isolated rocky masses |
| 5 | T.PK | peak | a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature |
| 4 | T.MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges |
| 2 | T.PEN | peninsula | an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water |
| 2 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
| 2 | T.HDLD | headland | a high projection of land extending into a large body of water beyond the line of the coast |
| 1 | T.GRGE | gorge(s) | a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley |
| 1 | T.ISLET | islet | small island, bigger than rock, smaller than island. |
| 1 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 495 | Total for T | ||
| Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...) | |||
| 167 | V.FRST | forest(s) | an area dominated by tree vegetation |
| 2 | V.VIN | vineyard | a planting of grapevines |
| 169 | Total for V | ||
| 7,576 | |||
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