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| Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 26 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a first-order administrative division |
| 20 | A.ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States |
| 1 | A.PCLI | independent political entity | |
| 47 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 25 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 1 | H.STMX | section of stream | |
| 26 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 1 | L.RGN | region | an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
| 1 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 221 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 20 | P.PPLA | seat of a first-order administrative division | seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA) |
| 1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
| 1 | P.PPLL | populated locality | an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings |
| 243 | Total for P | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 14 | S.FT | fort | a defensive structure or earthworks |
| 4 | 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 |
| 4 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 3 | S.MSTY | monastery | a building and grounds where a community of monks lives in seclusion |
| 1 | S.BDG | bridge | a structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across |
| 1 | S.BLDO | office building | commercial building where business and/or services are conducted |
| 1 | S.BUSTN | bus station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading passengers |
| 1 | S.PSH | hydroelectric power station | a building where electricity is generated from water power |
| 1 | S.RHSE | resthouse | a structure maintained for the rest and shelter of travelers |
| 30 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 39 | 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] |
| 9 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 2 | T.MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges |
| 1 | T.PK | peak | a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature |
| 51 | Total for T | ||
| 398 | |||
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