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Feature Statistic Faroe Islands

Num. NamesFeature ClassFeature CodeFeature Description
Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...)
29A.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
3A.ADM3third-order administrative divisiona subdivision of a second-order administrative division
1A.ADM2Hhistorical second-order administrative divisiona former second-order administrative division
1A.PCLDdependent political entity
40 Total for A
Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...)
146H.STMstreama body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
33H.PNDponda small standing waterbody
23H.BAYbaya coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
16H.STRTstraita relatively narrow waterway, usually narrower and less extensive than a sound, connecting two larger bodies of water
13H.FJDfjorda long, narrow, steep-walled, deep-water arm of the sea at high latitudes, usually along mountainous coasts
13H.COVEcove(s)a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay
11H.LKlakea large inland body of standing water
8H.CHNMmarine channelthat part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable
8H.RVNravine(s)a small, narrow, deep, steep-sided stream channel, smaller than a gorge
6H.BGHTbight(s)an open body of water forming a slight recession in a coastline
5H.NRWSnarrowsa navigable narrow part of a bay, strait, river, etc.
5H.SDsounda long arm of the sea forming a channel between the mainland and an island or islands; or connecting two larger bodies of water
4H.RSVreservoir(s)an artificial pond or lake
3H.BNKbank(s)an elevation, typically located on a shelf, over which the depth of water is relatively shallow but sufficient for most surface navigation
3H.FLLSwaterfall(s)a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream
3H.INLTinleta narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water
1H.SPNGspring(s)a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground
1H.ANCHanchoragean area where vessels may anchor
1H.BOGbog(s)a wetland characterized by peat forming sphagnum moss, sedge, and other acid-water plants
1H.RPDSrapidsa turbulent section of a stream associated with a steep, irregular stream bed
1H.LGNlagoona shallow coastal waterbody, completely or partly separated from a larger body of water by a barrier island, coral reef or other depositional feature
305 Total for H
Area Features (parks,area, ...)
9L.PRTporta place provided with terminal and transfer facilities for loading and discharging waterborne cargo or passengers, usually located in a harbor
5L.LCTYlocalitya minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries
1L.PRKparkan area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation
15 Total for L
Populated Place Features (city, village,...)
163P.PPLpopulated placea city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
12P.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)
2P.PPLXsection of populated place
2P.PPLQabandoned populated place
1P.PPLCcapital of a political entity
185 Total for P
Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad )
2R.STstreeta paved urban thoroughfare
1R.RDJCTroad junctiona place where two or more roads join
1R.TNLtunnela subterranean passageway for transportation
1R.TNLRDroad tunnela tunnel through which a road passes
5 Total for R
Spot Features (spot, building, farm)
36S.STNMmeteorological stationa station at which weather elements are recorded
20S.CAVEcave(s)an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff
12S.LTHSElighthousea distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light
7S.CHchurcha building for public Christian worship
4S.MNMTmonumenta commemorative structure or statue
4S.HTLhotela building providing lodging and/or meals for the public
4S.MUSmuseuma building where objects of permanent interest in one or more of the arts and sciences are preserved and exhibited
4S.CMTYcemeterya burial place or ground
3S.FRMfarma tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture
3S.SCHschoolbuilding(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place
3S.TOWRtowera high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter
2S.STDMstadiuma structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators
2S.HSEhouse(s)a building used as a human habitation
2S.QUAYquaya structure of solid construction along a shore or bank which provides berthing for ships and which generally provides cargo handling facilities
2S.THTRtheatera building or outdoor area used for live theatrical presentations, concerts, opera or dance productions, cinema, and/or other stage productions
2S.HSPhospitala building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated
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.BUSTPbus stopa place lacking station facilities
2S.HSTShistorical sitea place of historical importance
1S.ATHFathletic fielda tract of land used for playing team sports, and athletic track and field events
1S.MOLEmolea massive structure of masonry or large stones serving as a pier or breakwater
1S.AIRPairporta place where aircraft regularly land and take off, with runways, navigational aids, and major facilities for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo
1S.RUINruin(s)a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional
1S.WHRFwharf(-ves)a structure of open rather than solid construction along a shore or a bank which provides berthing for ships and cargo-handling facilities
1S.ADMFadministrative facilitya government building
1S.STNWwhaling stationa facility for butchering whales and processing train oil
1S.ZOOzooa zoological garden or park where wild animals are kept for exhibition
1S.BTYDboatyarda waterside facility for servicing, repairing, and building small vessels
1S.BUSTNbus stationa facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading passengers
1S.CRRLcorral(s)a pen or enclosure for confining or capturing animals
1S.BLDGbuilding(s)a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc.
1S.FTforta defensive structure or earthworks
1S.BCNbeacona fixed artificial navigation mark
1S.BANKbankA business establishment in which money is kept for saving or commercial purposes or is invested, supplied for loans, or exchanged.
1S.MALLmallA large, often enclosed shopping complex containing various stores, businesses, and restaurants usually accessible by common passageways.
1S.MFGQabandoned factory
133 Total for S
Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... )
268T.PTpointa tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape
164T.MTmountainan elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
129T.CFTcleft(s)a deep narrow slot, notch, or groove in a coastal cliff
86T.RKrocka conspicuous, isolated rocky mass
66T.CRQcirquea bowl-like hollow partially surrounded by cliffs or steep slopes at the head of a glaciated valley
64T.HLLhilla rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
64T.HDLDheadlanda high projection of land extending into a large body of water beyond the line of the coast
62T.PASSpassa break in a mountain range or other high obstruction, used for transportation from one side to the other [See also gap]
59T.CLFcliff(s)a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area
54T.VALvalleyan elongated depression usually traversed by a stream
44T.PKpeaka pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature
31T.RDGEridge(s)a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest
31T.ISLislanda tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
25T.SPURspur(s)a subordinate ridge projecting outward from a hill, mountain or other elevation
18T.RKSrocksconspicuous, isolated rocky masses
9T.SDLsaddlea broad, open pass crossing a ridge or between hills or mountains
9T.PROMpromontory(-ies)a bluff or prominent hill overlooking or projecting into a lowland
8T.SLPslope(s)a surface with a relatively uniform slope angle
6T.ISTHisthmusa narrow strip of land connecting two larger land masses and bordered by water
5T.BCHbeacha shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves
5T.ISLETisletsmall island, bigger than rock, smaller than island.
2T.ISLSislandstracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
2T.PENpeninsulaan elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water
2T.CAPEcapea land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction
1T.UPLDuplandan extensive interior region of high land with low to moderate surface relief
1T.BLDRboulder fielda high altitude or high latitude bare, flat area covered with large angular rocks
1T.REGstony deserta desert plain characterized by a surface veneer of gravel and stones
1T.SPITspita narrow, straight or curved continuation of a beach into a waterbody
1T.TRRterracea long, narrow alluvial platform bounded by steeper slopes above and below, usually overlooking a waterbody
1,218 Total for T
Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...)
1V.CULTcultivated areaan area under cultivation
1 Total for V
1,902

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