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Feature Statistic Maldives

Num. NamesFeature ClassFeature CodeFeature Description
Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...)
21A.ADM1first-order administrative divisiona primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States
7A.ADM1Hhistorical first-order administrative divisiona former first-order administrative division
1A.PCLIindependent political entity
1A.ZNzone
30 Total for A
Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...)
20H.RFreef(s)a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material
12H.CHNchannelthe deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows
4H.CHNMmarine channelthat part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable
1H.HBRharbor(s)a haven or space of deep water so sheltered by the adjacent land as to afford a safe anchorage for ships
1H.LKlakea large inland body of standing water
1H.BAYbaya coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
39 Total for H
Populated Place Features (city, village,...)
91P.PPLpopulated placea city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
18P.PPLAseat of a first-order administrative divisionseat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)
2P.PPLLpopulated localityan area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings
1P.PPLCcapital of a political entity
1P.PPLA2seat of a second-order administrative division
113 Total for P
Spot Features (spot, building, farm)
225S.HTLhotela building providing lodging and/or meals for the public
19S.AIRPairporta place where aircraft regularly land and take off, with runways, navigational aids, and major facilities for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo
9S.RSRTresorta specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities
4S.BLDGbuilding(s)a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc.
3S.STNMmeteorological stationa station at which weather elements are recorded
2S.ADMFadministrative facilitya government building
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.SCHschoolbuilding(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place
1S.PPpolice posta building in which police are stationed
1S.HSPhospitala building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated
1S.MUSmuseuma building where objects of permanent interest in one or more of the arts and sciences are preserved and exhibited
269 Total for S
Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... )
760T.ISLislanda tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
25T.ATOLatoll(s)a ring-shaped coral reef which has closely spaced islands on it encircling a lagoon
8T.ISLSislandstracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
6T.ISLXsection of island
3T.PTpointa tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape
1T.RKSrocksconspicuous, isolated rocky masses
803 Total for T
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