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Feature Statistic Kosovo

Num. NamesFeature ClassFeature CodeFeature Description
Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...)
38A.ADM2second-order administrative divisiona subdivision of a first-order administrative division
7A.ADM1first-order administrative divisiona primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States
1A.ADMDadministrative divisionan administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level
1A.PCLIindependent political entity
47 Total for A
Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...)
443H.STMstreama body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
130H.SPNGspring(s)a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground
104H.STMIintermittent stream
16H.LKlakea large inland body of standing water
12H.RVNravine(s)a small, narrow, deep, steep-sided stream channel, smaller than a gorge
5H.STMHheadwatersthe source and upper part of a stream, including the upper drainage basin
3H.STMXsection of stream
1H.CNLcanalan artificial watercourse
1H.MRSHmarsh(es)a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation
1H.RSVreservoir(s)an artificial pond or lake
1H.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
1H.WTRHwaterhole(s)a natural hole, hollow, or small depression that contains water, used by man and animals, especially in arid areas
718 Total for H
Area Features (parks,area, ...)
560L.LCTYlocalitya minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries
29L.AREAareaa tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries
21L.FLDfield(s)an open as opposed to wooded area
12L.RGNregionan area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics
2L.PRKparkan area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation
2L.RESAagricultural reservea tract of land reserved for agricultural reclamation and/or development
2L.CLGclearingan area in a forest with trees removed
1L.MNAmining areaan area of mine sites where minerals and ores are extracted
629 Total for L
Populated Place Features (city, village,...)
2,216P.PPLpopulated placea city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
309P.PPLLpopulated localityan area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings
33P.PPLXsection of populated place
30P.PPLA2seat of a second-order administrative division
6P.PPLQabandoned populated place
6P.PPLAseat of a first-order administrative divisionseat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)
1P.PPLRreligious populated placea populated place whose population is largely engaged in religious occupations
1P.PPLCcapital of a political entity
2,602 Total for P
Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad )
1R.TNLRDroad tunnela tunnel through which a road passes
1 Total for R
Spot Features (spot, building, farm)
63S.RSTNrailroad stationa facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight
48S.PSTPpatrol posta post from which patrols are sent out
29S.HTLhotela building providing lodging and/or meals for the public
27S.HUTShutssmall primitive houses
19S.HUThuta small primitive house
11S.CRRLcorral(s)a pen or enclosure for confining or capturing animals
9S.CAVEcave(s)an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff
7S.MSTYmonasterya building and grounds where a community of monks lives in seclusion
7S.CHchurcha building for public Christian worship
6S.MLWTRwater milla mill powered by running water
6S.BDGbridgea structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across
6S.AIRFairfielda place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo
3S.PSHhydroelectric power stationa building where electricity is generated from water power
3S.GRVEgravea burial site
3S.SCHschoolbuilding(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place
2S.TOWRtowera high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter
2S.AIRPairporta place where aircraft regularly land and take off, with runways, navigational aids, and major facilities for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo
2S.CMTYcemeterya burial place or ground
2S.FRMfarma tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture
2S.MNmine(s)a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages
2S.PSpower stationa facility for generating electric power
2S.RUINruin(s)a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional
1S.MSQEmosquea building for public Islamic worship
1S.HSEhouse(s)a building used as a human habitation
1S.SHPFsheepfolda fence or wall enclosure for sheep and other small herd animals
1S.FTforta defensive structure or earthworks
1S.PSTBborder posta post or station at an international boundary for the regulation of movement of people and goods
1S.ESTestate(s)a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities
1S.CSTLcastlea large fortified building or set of buildings
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.MFGfactoryone or more buildings where goods are manufactured, processed or fabricated
1S.AIRHheliporta place where helicopters land and take off
1S.MNMTmonumenta commemorative structure or statue
272 Total for S
Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... )
819T.MTmountainan elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
362T.HLLhilla rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
202T.SLPslope(s)a surface with a relatively uniform slope angle
197T.SPURspur(s)a subordinate ridge projecting outward from a hill, mountain or other elevation
157T.PKpeaka pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature
155T.RDGEridge(s)a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest
40T.CLFcliff(s)a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area
34T.MTSmountainsa mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges
34T.PASSpassa break in a mountain range or other high obstruction, used for transportation from one side to the other [See also gap]
34T.VALvalleyan elongated depression usually traversed by a stream
11T.GRGEgorge(s)a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley
11T.RKrocka conspicuous, isolated rocky mass
10T.HLLShillsrounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
9T.SDLsaddlea broad, open pass crossing a ridge or between hills or mountains
6T.PLNplain(s)an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area
4T.CNYNcanyona deep, narrow valley with steep sides cutting into a plateau or mountainous area
3T.KRSTkarst areaa distinctive landscape developed on soluble rock such as limestone characterized by sinkholes, caves, disappearing streams, and underground drainage
3T.MNDmound(s)a low, isolated, rounded hill
3T.PROMpromontory(-ies)a bluff or prominent hill overlooking or projecting into a lowland
2T.DPRdepression(s)a low area surrounded by higher land and usually characterized by interior drainage
1T.SINKsinkholea small crater-shape depression in a karst area
1T.PLATplateauan elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams
1T.HDLDheadlanda high projection of land extending into a large body of water beyond the line of the coast
1T.RKSrocksconspicuous, isolated rocky masses
2,100 Total for T
Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...)
14V.MDWmeadowa small, poorly drained area dominated by grassy vegetation
13V.FRSTforest(s)an area dominated by tree vegetation
1V.GRSLDgrasslandan area dominated by grass vegetation
28 Total for V
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