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| Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 36,035 | A.ADM5H | historical fifth-order administrative division | a former fifth-order administrative division |
| 3,981 | A.ADM4H | historical fourth-order administrative division | a former fourth-order administrative division |
| 917 | A.ADMD | administrative division | an administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level |
| 754 | A.ADM3 | third-order administrative division | a subdivision of a second-order administrative division |
| 77 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a first-order administrative division |
| 75 | A.ADM3H | historical third-order administrative division | a former third-order administrative division |
| 14 | A.ADM2H | historical second-order administrative division | a former second-order administrative division |
| 7 | A.ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States |
| 6 | A.ADM1H | historical first-order administrative division | a former first-order administrative division |
| 1 | A.PCLI | independent political entity | |
| 41,867 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 8,591 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 587 | H.STMI | intermittent stream | |
| 332 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 122 | H.GLCR | glacier(s) | a mass of ice, usually at high latitudes or high elevations, with sufficient thickness to flow away from the source area in lobes, tongues, or masses |
| 54 | H.PND | pond | a small standing waterbody |
| 47 | H.CNL | canal | an artificial watercourse |
| 32 | H.MRSH | marsh(es) | a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation |
| 17 | H.LKS | lakes | large inland bodies of standing water |
| 15 | H.STMX | section of stream | |
| 12 | H.LKI | intermittent lake | |
| 11 | H.CNFL | confluence | a place where two or more streams or intermittent streams flow together |
| 7 | H.STMA | anabranch | a diverging branch flowing out of a main stream and rejoining it downstream |
| 7 | H.RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake |
| 5 | H.FLLS | waterfall(s) | a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream |
| 2 | H.LKOI | intermittent oxbow lake | |
| 2 | H.LKO | oxbow lake | a crescent-shaped lake commonly found adjacent to meandering streams |
| 1 | H.WAD | wadi | a 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 |
| 1 | H.RSVT | water tank | a contained pool or tank of water at, below, or above ground level |
| 1 | H.RVN | ravine(s) | a small, narrow, deep, steep-sided stream channel, smaller than a gorge |
| 1 | H.SPNG | spring(s) | a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
| 1 | H.SPNT | hot spring(s) | a place where hot ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
| 1 | H.STMQ | abandoned watercourse | a former stream or distributary no longer carrying flowing water, but still evident due to lakes, wetland, topographic or vegetation patterns |
| 1 | H.BNKR | stream bank | a sloping margin of a stream channel which normally confines the stream to its channel on land |
| 9,850 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 599 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 61 | L.CLG | clearing | an area in a forest with trees removed |
| 16 | L.RESW | wildlife reserve | a tract of public land reserved for the preservation of wildlife |
| 14 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 7 | L.RESF | forest reserve | a forested area set aside for preservation or controlled use |
| 6 | L.AREA | area | a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries |
| 5 | L.RGN | region | an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
| 2 | L.RES | reserve | a tract of public land reserved for future use or restricted as to use |
| 1 | L.INDS | industrial area | an area characterized by industrial activity |
| 1 | L.RESH | hunting reserve | a tract of land used primarily for hunting |
| 1 | L.RESN | nature reserve | an area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitat |
| 1 | L.CMN | common | a park or pasture for community use |
| 1 | L.DEVH | housing development | a tract of land on which many houses of similar design are built according to a development plan |
| 1 | L.RGNH | historical region | a former historic area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
| 716 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 77,733 | P.PPLL | populated locality | an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings |
| 7,602 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 19 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 12 | P.PPLA3 | seat of a third-order administrative division | |
| 6 | P.PPLA | seat of a first-order administrative division | seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA) |
| 6 | P.PPLA4 | seat of a fourth-order administrative division | |
| 4 | P.PPLQ | abandoned populated place | |
| 3 | P.PPLF | farm village | a populated place where the population is largely engaged in agricultural activities |
| 1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
| 85,386 | Total for P | ||
| Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
| 29 | R.RD | road | an open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles |
| 13 | R.RDJCT | road junction | a place where two or more roads join |
| 2 | R.TRL | trail | a path, track, or route used by pedestrians, animals, or off-road vehicles |
| 1 | R.RR | railroad | a permanent twin steel-rail track on which freight and passenger cars move long distances |
| 1 | R.ST | street | a paved urban thoroughfare |
| 46 | Total for R | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 138 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 109 | S.TMPL | temple(s) | an edifice dedicated to religious worship |
| 45 | 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 |
| 39 | S.PSTP | patrol post | a post from which patrols are sent out |
| 22 | S.FY | ferry | a boat or other floating conveyance and terminal facilities regularly used to transport people and vehicles across a waterbody |
| 22 | S.CAVE | cave(s) | an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff |
| 20 | S.SCH | school | building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place |
| 15 | S.MKT | market | a place where goods are bought and sold at regular intervals |
| 13 | S.BDG | bridge | a structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across |
| 12 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
| 12 | S.HUT | hut | a small primitive house |
| 11 | S.RDCR | traffic circle | a road junction formed around a central circle about which traffic moves in one direction only |
| 10 | S.ESTT | tea plantation | an estate which specializes in growing tea bushes |
| 10 | S.UNIV | university | An 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. |
| 9 | S.MSTY | monastery | a building and grounds where a community of monks lives in seclusion |
| 8 | S.HSP | hospital | a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated |
| 6 | S.GHAT | ghat | a set of steps leading to a river, which are of religious significance, and at their base is usually a platform for bathing |
| 6 | S.CMP | camp(s) | a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use |
| 5 | S.RSRT | resort | a specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities |
| 5 | S.ADMF | administrative facility | a government building |
| 5 | S.STNF | forest station | a collection of buildings and facilities for carrying out forest management |
| 4 | S.PS | power station | a facility for generating electric power |
| 4 | S.RSTN | railroad station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight |
| 4 | S.BLDO | office building | commercial building where business and/or services are conducted |
| 4 | S.SCHC | college | the grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learning |
| 4 | S.STDM | stadium | a structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators |
| 3 | S.ML | mill(s) | a building housing machines for transforming, shaping, finishing, grinding, or extracting products |
| 3 | S.PAL | palace | a large stately house, often a royal or presidential residence |
| 2 | S.FT | fort | a defensive structure or earthworks |
| 2 | S.CTRR | religious center | a facility where more than one religious activity is carried out, e.g., retreat, school, monastery, worship |
| 2 | S.ANS | archaeological/prehistoric site | a place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located |
| 2 | S.RUIN | ruin(s) | a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional |
| 2 | S.SHRN | shrine | a structure or place memorializing a person or religious concept |
| 2 | S.MFG | factory | one or more buildings where goods are manufactured, processed or fabricated |
| 1 | S.ZOO | zoo | a zoological garden or park where wild animals are kept for exhibition |
| 1 | S.AIRF | airfield | a place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo |
| 1 | S.MLSG | sugar mill | a facility where sugar cane is processed into raw sugar |
| 1 | S.AIRH | heliport | a place where helicopters land and take off |
| 1 | S.AGRF | agricultural facility | a building and/or tract of land used for improving agriculture |
| 1 | S.BANK | bank | A business establishment in which money is kept for saving or commercial purposes or is invested, supplied for loans, or exchanged. |
| 1 | S.CH | church | a building for public Christian worship |
| 1 | S.CMPL | logging camp | a camp used by loggers |
| 1 | S.CMPRF | refugee camp | a camp used by refugees |
| 1 | S.CSTM | customs house | a building in a port where customs and duties are paid, and where vessels are entered and cleared |
| 1 | S.CTRCM | community center | a facility for community recreation and other activities |
| 1 | S.DAM | dam | a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water |
| 1 | S.FRM | farm | a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 1 | S.GATE | gate | a controlled access entrance or exit |
| 1 | S.GHSE | guest house | a house used to provide lodging for paying guests |
| 1 | S.GRVE | grave | a burial site |
| 1 | S.HLT | halting place | a place where caravans stop for rest |
| 1 | S.HSE | house(s) | a building used as a human habitation |
| 1 | S.HSTS | historical site | a place of historical importance |
| 1 | S.MN | mine(s) | a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages |
| 1 | S.MNMT | monument | a commemorative structure or statue |
| 1 | S.MUS | museum | a building where objects of permanent interest in one or more of the arts and sciences are preserved and exhibited |
| 1 | S.PP | police post | a building in which police are stationed |
| 1 | S.PSH | hydroelectric power station | a building where electricity is generated from water power |
| 1 | S.PSTB | border post | a post or station at an international boundary for the regulation of movement of people and goods |
| 1 | S.RLG | religious site | an ancient site of significant religious importance |
| 1 | S.SCHT | technical school | post-secondary school with a specifically technical or vocational curriculum |
| 1 | S.SWT | sewage treatment plant | facility for the processing of sewage and/or wastewater |
| 1 | S.TMB | tomb(s) | a structure for interring bodies |
| 589 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 527 | T.MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges |
| 525 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
| 485 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 208 | T.PK | peak | a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature |
| 182 | T.PASS | pass | a break in a mountain range or other high obstruction, used for transportation from one side to the other [See also gap] |
| 102 | T.SPUR | spur(s) | a subordinate ridge projecting outward from a hill, mountain or other elevation |
| 29 | T.FORD | ford | a shallow part of a stream which can be crossed on foot or by land vehicle |
| 26 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 24 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 12 | T.SLP | slope(s) | a surface with a relatively uniform slope angle |
| 10 | T.GRGE | gorge(s) | a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley |
| 8 | T.RKS | rocks | conspicuous, isolated rocky masses |
| 8 | T.VAL | valley | an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream |
| 7 | T.CLF | cliff(s) | a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area |
| 7 | T.SDL | saddle | a broad, open pass crossing a ridge or between hills or mountains |
| 1 | T.LEV | levee | a natural low embankment bordering a distributary or meandering stream; often built up artificially to control floods |
| 1 | T.GAP | gap | a low place in a ridge, not used for transportation |
| 1 | T.UPLD | upland | an extensive interior region of high land with low to moderate surface relief |
| 1 | T.DPR | depression(s) | a low area surrounded by higher land and usually characterized by interior drainage |
| 1 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 2,165 | Total for T | ||
| Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...) | |||
| 168 | V.GRSLD | grassland | an area dominated by grass vegetation |
| 84 | V.FRST | forest(s) | an area dominated by tree vegetation |
| 11 | V.MDW | meadow | a small, poorly drained area dominated by grassy vegetation |
| 3 | V.TREE | tree(s) | a conspicuous tree used as a landmark |
| 1 | V.HTH | heath | an upland moor or sandy area dominated by low shrubby vegetation including heather |
| 267 | Total for V | ||
| 140,886 | |||
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