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Feature Statistic Aruba

Num. NamesFeature ClassFeature CodeFeature Description
Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...)
1A.PCLIXsection of independent political entity
1 Total for A
Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...)
23H.COVEcove(s)a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay
19H.STMIintermittent stream
5H.BAYbaya coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
5H.WTRHwaterhole(s)a natural hole, hollow, or small depression that contains water, used by man and animals, especially in arid areas
4H.LGNlagoona shallow coastal waterbody, completely or partly separated from a larger body of water by a barrier island, coral reef or other depositional feature
3H.HBRharbor(s)a haven or space of deep water so sheltered by the adjacent land as to afford a safe anchorage for ships
1H.BGHTbight(s)an open body of water forming a slight recession in a coastline
1H.CHNchannelthe deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows
1H.INLTinleta narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water
1H.RFreef(s)a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material
1H.STRTstraita relatively narrow waterway, usually narrower and less extensive than a sound, connecting two larger bodies of water
64 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,...)
84P.PPLLpopulated localityan area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings
16P.PPLpopulated placea city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
4P.PPLXsection of populated place
1P.PPLCcapital of a political entity
105 Total for P
Spot Features (spot, building, farm)
61S.HTLhotela building providing lodging and/or meals for the public
1S.AIRFairfielda place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo
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.ESTestate(s)a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities
1S.HSPhospitala building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated
65 Total for S
Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... )
41T.HLLhilla rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
7T.PTpointa tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape
5T.MTmountainan elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
3T.CAPEcapea land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction
2T.BCHbeacha shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves
2T.ISLislanda tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
60 Total for T
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