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Feature Statistic Saint Martin

Num. NamesFeature ClassFeature CodeFeature Description
Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...)
1A.ADM2Hhistorical second-order administrative divisiona former second-order administrative division
1A.PCLIXsection of independent political entity
2 Total for A
Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...)
15H.COVEcove(s)a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay
10H.BAYbaya coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
7H.LGNlagoona shallow coastal waterbody, completely or partly separated from a larger body of water by a barrier island, coral reef or other depositional feature
5H.STMstreama body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
3H.RFreef(s)a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material
2H.PNDponda small standing waterbody
1H.AIRSseaplane landing areaa place on a waterbody where floatplanes land and take off
1H.MRSHmarsh(es)a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation
1H.RVNravine(s)a small, narrow, deep, steep-sided stream channel, smaller than a gorge
1H.SHOLshoal(s)a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material
1H.STMIintermittent stream
1H.CHNchannelthe deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows
1H.ANCHanchoragean area where vessels may anchor
1H.INLTinleta narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water
50 Total for H
Area Features (parks,area, ...)
3L.LCTYlocalitya minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries
1L.PRTporta place provided with terminal and transfer facilities for loading and discharging waterborne cargo or passengers, usually located in a harbor
4 Total for L
Populated Place Features (city, village,...)
31P.PPLpopulated placea city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
29P.PPLLpopulated localityan area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings
1P.PPLCcapital of a political entity
61 Total for P
Spot Features (spot, building, farm)
27S.HTLhotela building providing lodging and/or meals for the public
3S.MARmarinaa harbor facility for small boats, yachts, etc.
1S.RSRTresorta specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities
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.BDGbridgea structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across
1S.CAVEcave(s)an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff
1S.FTforta defensive structure or earthworks
35 Total for S
Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... )
25T.HLLhilla rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
16T.PTpointa tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape
14T.BCHbeacha shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves
7T.ISLislanda tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
5T.MTmountainan elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
2T.RKrocka conspicuous, isolated rocky mass
2T.CLFcliff(s)a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area
2T.HLLShillsrounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
2T.PENpeninsulaan elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water
1T.PKpeaka pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature
1T.CAPEcapea land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction
77 Total for T
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