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| Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 48 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a first-order administrative division |
| 37 | A.ADMD | administrative division | an administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level |
| 5 | A.ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States |
| 3 | A.ADM3 | third-order administrative division | a subdivision of a second-order administrative division |
| 1 | A.PCLD | dependent political entity | |
| 94 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 369 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 351 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 197 | H.RF | reef(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
| 89 | H.STRT | strait | a relatively narrow waterway, usually narrower and less extensive than a sound, connecting two larger bodies of water |
| 37 | H.CHN | channel | the deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows |
| 34 | H.CHNM | marine channel | that part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable |
| 23 | H.COVE | cove(s) | a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay |
| 13 | H.SPNG | spring(s) | a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
| 12 | H.ANCH | anchorage | an area where vessels may anchor |
| 9 | H.SHOL | shoal(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material |
| 9 | 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 |
| 7 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 7 | 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 |
| 6 | H.FLLS | waterfall(s) | a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream |
| 5 | H.INLT | inlet | a narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water |
| 2 | H.DCK | dock(s) | a waterway between two piers, or cut into the land for the berthing of ships |
| 2 | 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 |
| 1 | H.MRSH | marsh(es) | a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation |
| 1 | H.BGHT | bight(s) | an open body of water forming a slight recession in a coastline |
| 1 | H.WTRC | watercourse | a natural, well-defined channel produced by flowing water, or an artificial channel designed to carry flowing water |
| 1 | H.LBED | lake bed(s) | a dried up or drained area of a former lake |
| 1,176 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 135 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 18 | L.AREA | area | a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries |
| 4 | L.PRT | port | a place provided with terminal and transfer facilities for loading and discharging waterborne cargo or passengers, usually located in a harbor |
| 3 | L.RGN | region | an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
| 2 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 1 | L.CST | coast | a zone of variable width straddling the shoreline |
| 163 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 373 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 19 | P.PPLL | populated locality | an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings |
| 8 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 2 | P.PPLQ | abandoned populated place | |
| 2 | P.PPLA | seat of a first-order administrative division | seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA) |
| 1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
| 1 | P.PPLA2 | seat of a second-order administrative division | |
| 406 | Total for P | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 70 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 51 | 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 |
| 12 | S.RLG | religious site | an ancient site of significant religious importance |
| 6 | S.FT | fort | a defensive structure or earthworks |
| 6 | S.CAVE | cave(s) | an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff |
| 6 | S.WHRF | wharf(-ves) | a structure of open rather than solid construction along a shore or a bank which provides berthing for ships and cargo-handling facilities |
| 4 | S.HSTS | historical site | a place of historical importance |
| 3 | S.TOWR | tower | a high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter |
| 3 | S.MNMT | monument | a commemorative structure or statue |
| 2 | S.WRCK | wreck | the site of the remains of a wrecked vessel |
| 2 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
| 2 | S.CH | church | a building for public Christian worship |
| 2 | S.HSP | hospital | a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated |
| 2 | S.RSRT | resort | a specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities |
| 1 | S.DCKD | dry dock | a dock providing support for a vessel, and means for removing the water so that the bottom of the vessel can be exposed |
| 1 | S.LTHSE | lighthouse | a distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light |
| 1 | S.MAR | marina | a harbor facility for small boats, yachts, etc. |
| 1 | S.CSTM | customs house | a building in a port where customs and duties are paid, and where vessels are entered and cleared |
| 1 | S.PO | post office | a public building in which mail is received, sorted and distributed |
| 1 | S.CMTY | cemetery | a burial place or ground |
| 1 | S.ANS | archaeological/prehistoric site | a place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located |
| 1 | S.TMB | tomb(s) | a structure for interring bodies |
| 1 | S.BLDO | office building | commercial building where business and/or services are conducted |
| 1 | S.BDG | bridge | a structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across |
| 1 | S.EST | estate(s) | a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities |
| 182 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 726 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 497 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 357 | T.ISLX | section of island | |
| 227 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 119 | T.VAL | valley | an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream |
| 84 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 74 | T.ATOL | atoll(s) | a ring-shaped coral reef which has closely spaced islands on it encircling a lagoon |
| 60 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 32 | T.PK | peak | a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature |
| 31 | T.ISLS | islands | tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 24 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
| 10 | T.PLAT | plateau | an elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams |
| 9 | T.CAPE | cape | a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction |
| 9 | 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] |
| 6 | T.CLF | cliff(s) | a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area |
| 5 | T.UPLD | upland | an extensive interior region of high land with low to moderate surface relief |
| 5 | T.RKS | rocks | conspicuous, isolated rocky masses |
| 4 | T.MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges |
| 4 | T.SLP | slope(s) | a surface with a relatively uniform slope angle |
| 4 | T.PEN | peninsula | an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water |
| 2 | T.ISTH | isthmus | a narrow strip of land connecting two larger land masses and bordered by water |
| 2 | T.BCH | beach | a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves |
| 1 | T.PLN | plain(s) | an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area |
| 1 | T.ISLET | islet | small island, bigger than rock, smaller than island. |
| 1 | T.PROM | promontory(-ies) | a bluff or prominent hill overlooking or projecting into a lowland |
| 2,294 | Total for T | ||
| Undersea Features (undersea) | |||
| 1 | U.RFU | reef | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
| 1 | Total for U | ||
| 4,316 | |||
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