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Feature Statistic Bermuda

Num. NamesFeature ClassFeature CodeFeature Description
Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...)
11A.ADM1first-order administrative divisiona primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States
1A.PCLDdependent political entity
12 Total for A
Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...)
93H.COVEcove(s)a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay
60H.BAYbaya coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
18H.SHOLshoal(s)a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material
17H.CHNchannelthe deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows
9H.CHNMmarine channelthat part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable
8H.RFreef(s)a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material
6H.BGHTbight(s)an open body of water forming a slight recession in a coastline
6H.HBRharbor(s)a haven or space of deep water so sheltered by the adjacent land as to afford a safe anchorage for ships
5H.INLTinleta narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water
4H.MRSHmarsh(es)a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation
3H.ANCHanchoragean area where vessels may anchor
3H.DCKdock(s)a waterway between two piers, or cut into the land for the berthing of ships
3H.LKlakea large inland body of standing water
3H.PNDponda small standing waterbody
1H.LGNlagoona shallow coastal waterbody, completely or partly separated from a larger body of water by a barrier island, coral reef or other depositional feature
1H.SDsounda long arm of the sea forming a channel between the mainland and an island or islands; or connecting two larger bodies of water
1H.STRTstraita relatively narrow waterway, usually narrower and less extensive than a sound, connecting two larger bodies of water
241 Total for H
Area Features (parks,area, ...)
1L.PRTporta place provided with terminal and transfer facilities for loading and discharging waterborne cargo or passengers, usually located in a harbor
1 Total for L
Populated Place Features (city, village,...)
18P.PPLpopulated placea city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
1P.PPLCcapital of a political entity
1P.PPLLpopulated localityan area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings
1P.PPLXsection of populated place
21 Total for P
Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad )
1R.CSWYcausewaya raised roadway across wet ground or shallow water
1R.RDroadan open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles
2 Total for R
Spot Features (spot, building, farm)
29S.HTLhotela building providing lodging and/or meals for the public
13S.FTforta defensive structure or earthworks
6S.BDGbridgea structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across
3S.CAVEcave(s)an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff
2S.BLDGbuilding(s)a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc.
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.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.BCNbeacona fixed artificial navigation mark
1S.MUSmuseuma building where objects of permanent interest in one or more of the arts and sciences are preserved and exhibited
1S.PRNprisona facility for confining prisoners
1S.QUAYquaya structure of solid construction along a shore or bank which provides berthing for ships and which generally provides cargo handling facilities
1S.SCHschoolbuilding(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place
60 Total for S
Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... )
103T.ISLislanda tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
63T.PTpointa tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape
41T.RKrocka conspicuous, isolated rocky mass
35T.HLLhilla rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
13T.RKSrocksconspicuous, isolated rocky masses
10T.BCHbeacha shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves
4T.ISLSislandstracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
3T.CAPEcapea land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction
3T.PENpeninsulaan elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water
2T.CLFcliff(s)a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area
2T.ISLXsection of island
1T.PLNplain(s)an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area
280 Total for T
Undersea Features (undersea)
2U.BSNUbasina depression more or less equidimensional in plan and of variable extent
1U.HOLUholea small depression of the sea floor
3 Total for U
620

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