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Feature Statistic Botswana

Num. NamesFeature ClassFeature CodeFeature Description
Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...)
25A.ADM2second-order administrative divisiona subdivision of a first-order administrative division
16A.ADM1first-order administrative divisiona primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States
3A.ADMDadministrative divisionan administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level
1A.ADM3third-order administrative divisiona subdivision of a second-order administrative division
1A.PCLIindependent political entity
46 Total for A
Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...)
412H.STMIintermittent stream
93H.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
89H.STMstreama body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
40H.WTRHwaterhole(s)a natural hole, hollow, or small depression that contains water, used by man and animals, especially in arid areas
3H.RSVreservoir(s)an artificial pond or lake
2H.STMXsection of stream
2H.WADwadia valley or ravine, bounded by relatively steep banks, which in the rainy season becomes a watercourse; found primarily in North Africa and the Middle East
2H.LKIintermittent lake
1H.SYSIirrigation systema network of ditches and one or more of the following elements: water supply, reservoir, canal, pump, well, drain, etc.
1H.LKlakea large inland body of standing water
1H.RPDSrapidsa turbulent section of a stream associated with a steep, irregular stream bed
1H.MRSHmarsh(es)a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation
1H.STRTstraita relatively narrow waterway, usually narrower and less extensive than a sound, connecting two larger bodies of water
648 Total for H
Area Features (parks,area, ...)
285L.LCTYlocalitya minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries
9L.AREAareaa tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries
7L.RESNnature reservean area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitat
4L.PRKparkan area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation
3L.RESreservea tract of public land reserved for future use or restricted as to use
2L.RGNregionan area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics
2L.INDSindustrial areaan area characterized by industrial activity
1L.RESWwildlife reservea tract of public land reserved for the preservation of wildlife
1L.RESVreservationa tract of land set aside for aboriginal, tribal, or native populations
314 Total for L
Populated Place Features (city, village,...)
1,068P.PPLLpopulated localityan area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings
693P.PPLpopulated placea city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
36P.PPLXsection of populated place
11P.PPLAseat of a first-order administrative divisionseat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)
2P.PPLFfarm villagea populated place where the population is largely engaged in agricultural activities
1P.PPLA2seat of a second-order administrative division
1P.PPLCcapital of a political entity
1P.PPLHhistorical populated placea populated place that no longer exists
1,813 Total for P
Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad )
1R.RDroadan open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles
1 Total for R
Spot Features (spot, building, farm)
62S.FRMfarma tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture
34S.RSDrailroad sidinga short track parallel to and joining the main track
27S.AIRPairporta place where aircraft regularly land and take off, with runways, navigational aids, and major facilities for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo
26S.HTLhotela building providing lodging and/or meals for the public
15S.DAMdama barrier constructed across a stream to impound water
12S.RNCHranch(es)a large farm specializing in extensive grazing of livestock
10S.TOWRtowera high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter
8S.AIRFairfielda place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo
7S.MNmine(s)a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages
6S.ESTestate(s)a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities
5S.CMPcamp(s)a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use
5S.RSTNrailroad stationa facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight
4S.SCHCcollegethe grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learning
4S.TRIGtriangulation stationa point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation
4S.BDGbridgea structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across
4S.GATEgatea controlled access entrance or exit
3S.PSpower stationa facility for generating electric power
3S.BLDOoffice buildingcommercial building where business and/or services are conducted
3S.RUINruin(s)a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional
2S.SCHAagricultural schoola school with a curriculum focused on agriculture
2S.BLDGbuilding(s)a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc.
2S.RSTPrailroad stopa place lacking station facilities where trains stop to pick up and unload passengers and freight
2S.MNCcoal mine(s)a mine where coal is extracted
2S.HSPhospitala building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated
2S.SCHschoolbuilding(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place
1S.AGRFagricultural facilitya building and/or tract of land used for improving agriculture
1S.STDMstadiuma structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators
1S.STNMmeteorological stationa station at which weather elements are recorded
1S.PRKHQpark headquartersa park administrative facility
1S.PPpolice posta building in which police are stationed
1S.PSTBborder posta post or station at an international boundary for the regulation of movement of people and goods
1S.ADMFadministrative facilitya government building
1S.RSRTresorta specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities
1S.LDNGlandinga place where boats receive or discharge passengers and freight, but lacking most port facilities
1S.HSECcountry housea large house, mansion, or chateau, on a large estate
264 Total for S
Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... )
350T.PANpana near-level shallow, natural depression or basin, usually containing an intermittent lake, pond, or pool
332T.HLLhilla rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
96T.HLLShillsrounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
20T.ISLislanda tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
12T.VALvalleyan elongated depression usually traversed by a stream
9T.SBEDdry stream beda channel formerly containing the water of a stream
8T.MTmountainan elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
5T.FORDforda shallow part of a stream which can be crossed on foot or by land vehicle
4T.PROMpromontory(-ies)a bluff or prominent hill overlooking or projecting into a lowland
3T.DUNEdune(s)a wave form, ridge or star shape feature composed of sand
3T.RDGEridge(s)a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest
2T.DPRdepression(s)a low area surrounded by higher land and usually characterized by interior drainage
2T.PLNplain(s)an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area
1T.DSRTdeserta large area with little or no vegetation due to extreme environmental conditions
1T.MTSmountainsa mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges
1T.PANSpansa near-level shallow, natural depression or basin, usually containing an intermittent lake, pond, or pool
1T.PASSpassa break in a mountain range or other high obstruction, used for transportation from one side to the other [See also gap]
1T.RKrocka conspicuous, isolated rocky mass
1T.SANDsand areaa tract of land covered with sand
852 Total for T
3,938

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