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Feature Statistic Cyprus

Num. NamesFeature ClassFeature CodeFeature Description
Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...)
615A.ADM2second-order administrative divisiona subdivision of a first-order administrative division
6A.ADM1first-order administrative divisiona primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States
2A.ADM2Hhistorical second-order administrative divisiona former second-order administrative division
1A.ADM3third-order administrative divisiona subdivision of a second-order administrative division
1A.ADM1Hhistorical first-order administrative divisiona former first-order administrative division
1A.ADMDadministrative divisionan administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level
1A.PCLIindependent political entity
1A.null
628 Total for A
Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...)
580H.STMIintermittent stream
40H.STMstreama body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
39H.RSVreservoir(s)an artificial pond or lake
13H.BAYbaya coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
10H.COVEcove(s)a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay
8H.SPNGspring(s)a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground
3H.STMIXsection of intermittent stream
3H.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.RSVIintermittent reservoir
2H.FLLSwaterfall(s)a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream
1H.RSVTwater tanka contained pool or tank of water at, below, or above ground level
1H.LKlakea large inland body of standing water
1H.LKIintermittent lake
1H.LKNIintermittent salt lake
1H.GULFgulfa large recess in the coastline, larger than a bay
1H.HBRharbor(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, ...)
2,327L.LCTYlocalitya minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries
12L.AREAareaa tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries
6L.RGNregionan area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics
6L.PRKparkan area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation
5L.PRTporta place provided with terminal and transfer facilities for loading and discharging waterborne cargo or passengers, usually located in a harbor
4L.AMUSamusement parkAmusement Park are theme parks, adventure parks offering entertainment, similar to funfairs but with a fix location
2L.RESWwildlife reservea tract of public land reserved for the preservation of wildlife
2L.FLDfield(s)an open as opposed to wooded area
1L.DEVHhousing developmenta tract of land on which many houses of similar design are built according to a development plan
1L.MNAmining areaan area of mine sites where minerals and ores are extracted
1L.CMNcommona park or pasture for community use
2,367 Total for L
Populated Place Features (city, village,...)
735P.PPLpopulated placea city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
43P.PPLXsection of populated place
14P.PPLQabandoned populated place
13P.PPLSpopulated placescities, towns, villages, or other agglomerations of buildings where people live and work
5P.PPLA2seat of a second-order administrative division
5P.PPLAseat of a first-order administrative divisionseat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)
3P.PPLA3seat of a third-order administrative division
1P.PPLLpopulated localityan area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings
1P.PPLCcapital of a political entity
820 Total for P
Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad )
13R.STstreeta paved urban thoroughfare
8R.RDroadan open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles
3R.RDJCTroad junctiona place where two or more roads join
24 Total for R
Spot Features (spot, building, farm)
807S.HTLhotela building providing lodging and/or meals for the public
768S.CHchurcha building for public Christian worship
283S.RUINruin(s)a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional
181S.ANSarchaeological/prehistoric sitea place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located
62S.MSTYmonasterya building and grounds where a community of monks lives in seclusion
47S.DAMdama barrier constructed across a stream to impound water
22S.MSQEmosquea building for public Islamic worship
20S.TOWRtowera high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter
19S.MUSmuseuma building where objects of permanent interest in one or more of the arts and sciences are preserved and exhibited
10S.CMTYcemeterya burial place or ground
9S.CSTLcastlea large fortified building or set of buildings
8S.INSMmilitary installationa facility for use of and control by armed forces
7S.AIRPairporta place where aircraft regularly land and take off, with runways, navigational aids, and major facilities for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo
7S.BLDGbuilding(s)a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc.
6S.MNMTmonumenta commemorative structure or statue
5S.MNmine(s)a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages
5S.SCHschoolbuilding(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place
5S.HSEhouse(s)a building used as a human habitation
5S.BDGbridgea structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across
4S.RSRTresorta specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities
4S.AIRHheliporta place where helicopters land and take off
4S.LTHSElighthousea distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light
4S.STDMstadiuma structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators
3S.TRANTtransit terminalfacilities for the handling of vehicular freight and passengers
3S.FRMfarma tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture
3S.PIERpiera structure built out into navigable water on piles providing berthing for ships and recreation
3S.MARmarinaa harbor facility for small boats, yachts, etc.
3S.FCLfacilitya building or buildings housing a center, institute, foundation, hospital, prison, mission, courthouse, etc.
2S.CAVEcave(s)an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff
2S.MALLmallA large, often enclosed shopping complex containing various stores, businesses, and restaurants usually accessible by common passageways.
2S.MKTmarketa place where goods are bought and sold at regular intervals
2S.GDNgarden(s)an enclosure for displaying selected plant or animal life
2S.DIPdiplomatic facilityoffice, 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
2S.SQRsquarea broad, open, public area near the center of a town or city
2S.ARCHVarchivea place or institution where documents are preserved
2S.TMBtomb(s)a structure for interring bodies
2S.TRIGtriangulation stationa point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation
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.
2S.POpost officea public building in which mail is received, sorted and distributed
2S.HSTShistorical sitea place of historical importance
2S.HERMhermitagea secluded residence, usually for religious sects
2S.PSpower stationa facility for generating electric power
2S.AIRFairfielda place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo
2S.RECGgolf coursea recreation field where golf is played
2S.AGRFagricultural facilitya building and/or tract of land used for improving agriculture
1S.SHSEstorehousea building for storing goods, especially provisions
1S.WRCKwreckthe site of the remains of a wrecked vessel
1S.STNRradio stationa facility for producing and transmitting information by radio waves
1S.USGEunited states government establishmenta facility operated by the United States Government in Panama
1S.RESTrestaurantA place where meals are served to the public
1S.MFGBbreweryone or more buildings where beer is brewed
1S.BCNbeacona fixed artificial navigation mark
1S.MLSWsawmilla mill where logs or lumber are sawn to specified shapes and sizes
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.LIBRlibraryA place in which information resources such as books are kept for reading, reference, or lending.
1S.COMCcommunication centera facility, including buildings, antennae, towers and electronic equipment for receiving and transmitting information
1S.BRKWbreakwatera structure erected to break the force of waves at the entrance to a harbor or port
1S.ESTestate(s)a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities
1S.CTRRreligious centera facility where more than one religious activity is carried out, e.g., retreat, school, monastery, worship
1S.AMTHamphitheateran oval or circular structure with rising tiers of seats about a stage or open space
1S.FTforta defensive structure or earthworks
1S.GATEgatea controlled access entrance or exit
1S.CMPcamp(s)a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use
1S.MFGfactoryone or more buildings where goods are manufactured, processed or fabricated
1S.MNQabandoned mine
1S.MNQRquarry(-ies)a surface mine where building stone or gravel and sand, etc. are extracted
1S.PPpolice posta building in which police are stationed
1S.PSTCcustoms posta building at an international boundary where customs and duties are paid on goods
1S.RSTNrailroad stationa facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight
1S.SCHCcollegethe grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learning
1S.SHRNshrinea structure or place memorializing a person or religious concept
2,367 Total for S
Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... )
187T.MTmountainan elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
178T.HLLhilla rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
32T.PTpointa tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape
30T.ISLislanda tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
16T.CAPEcapea land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction
10T.BCHbeacha shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves
7T.RKrocka conspicuous, isolated rocky mass
7T.PLNplain(s)an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area
5T.ISLSislandstracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
5T.RKSrocksconspicuous, isolated rocky masses
5T.PKpeaka pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature
4T.MTSmountainsa mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges
2T.PENpeninsulaan elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water
2T.RDGEridge(s)a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest
2T.HDLDheadlanda high projection of land extending into a large body of water beyond the line of the coast
1T.GRGEgorge(s)a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley
1T.ISLETisletsmall island, bigger than rock, smaller than island.
1T.HLLShillsrounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
495 Total for T
Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...)
167V.FRSTforest(s)an area dominated by tree vegetation
2V.VINvineyarda planting of grapevines
169 Total for V
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