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| Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 24 | A.ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States |
| 1 | A.PCL | political entity | |
| 25 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 11 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 5 | 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 |
| 4 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 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 |
| 2 | H.INLT | inlet | a narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water |
| 1 | H.SHOL | shoal(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material |
| 1 | H.FLLS | waterfall(s) | a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream |
| 1 | H.RF | reef(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
| 1 | H.SD | sound | a long arm of the sea forming a channel between the mainland and an island or islands; or connecting two larger bodies of water |
| 28 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 1 | L.PRT | port | a place provided with terminal and transfer facilities for loading and discharging waterborne cargo or passengers, usually located in a harbor |
| 1 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 22 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 20 | 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 | |
| 43 | Total for P | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 13 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 10 | S.RSTN | railroad station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight |
| 3 | S.LTHSE | lighthouse | a distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light |
| 2 | S.TOWR | tower | a high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter |
| 1 | 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 |
| 1 | S.ANS | archaeological/prehistoric site | a place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located |
| 1 | S.EST | estate(s) | a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities |
| 1 | S.HSE | house(s) | a building used as a human habitation |
| 1 | S.HSTS | historical site | a place of historical importance |
| 1 | S.RUIN | ruin(s) | a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional |
| 34 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 11 | T.CAPE | cape | a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction |
| 8 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 5 | T.VAL | valley | an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream |
| 4 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 4 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 1 | 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.PEN | peninsula | an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water |
| 1 | T.ISLET | islet | small island, bigger than rock, smaller than island. |
| 1 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 1 | T.HDLD | headland | a high projection of land extending into a large body of water beyond the line of the coast |
| 37 | Total for T | ||
| 168 | |||
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