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Feature Statistic Fiji

Num. NamesFeature ClassFeature CodeFeature Description
Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...)
19A.ADMDadministrative divisionan administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level
6A.ADM1first-order administrative divisiona primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States
3A.ADM2second-order administrative divisiona subdivision of a first-order administrative division
1A.PCLIindependent political entity
29 Total for A
Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...)
7.084H.STMstreama body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
214H.RFreef(s)a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material
134H.INLTinleta narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water
118H.BAYbaya coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
94H.COVEcove(s)a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay
37H.CHNMmarine channelthat part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable
36H.FLLSwaterfall(s)a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream
24H.ANCHanchoragean area where vessels may anchor
17H.STMXsection of stream
16H.CRKTtidal creek(s)a meandering channel in a coastal wetland subject to bi-directional tidal currents
12H.SWMPswampa wetland dominated by tree vegetation
12H.BGHTbight(s)an open body of water forming a slight recession in a coastline
10H.STMDdistributary(-ies)a branch which flows away from the main stream, as in a delta or irrigation canal
10H.LGNlagoona shallow coastal waterbody, completely or partly separated from a larger body of water by a barrier island, coral reef or other depositional feature
9H.SHOLshoal(s)a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material
5H.HBRharbor(s)a haven or space of deep water so sheltered by the adjacent land as to afford a safe anchorage for ships
5H.AIRSseaplane landing areaa place on a waterbody where floatplanes land and take off
4H.RDSTroadsteadan open anchorage affording less protection than a harbor
4H.SPNGspring(s)a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground
4H.LKlakea large inland body of standing water
2H.LKXsection of lake
2H.STRTstraita relatively narrow waterway, usually narrower and less extensive than a sound, connecting two larger bodies of water
2H.STMAanabrancha diverging branch flowing out of a main stream and rejoining it downstream
1H.PNDponda small standing waterbody
1H.POOLpool(s)a small and comparatively still, deep part of a larger body of water such as a stream or harbor; or a small body of standing water
1H.SEAseaa large body of salt water more or less confined by continuous land or chains of islands forming a subdivision of an ocean
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.STMMstream mouth(s)a place where a stream discharges into a lagoon, lake, or the sea
1H.RPDSrapidsa turbulent section of a stream associated with a steep, irregular stream bed
7.861 Total for H
Area Features (parks,area, ...)
164L.LCTYlocalitya minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries
1L.PRKparkan area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation
165 Total for L
Populated Place Features (city, village,...)
1.260P.PPLpopulated placea city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
19P.PPLXsection of populated place
4P.PPLAseat of a first-order administrative divisionseat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)
1P.PPLCcapital of a political entity
1P.PPLLpopulated localityan area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings
1.285 Total for P
Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad )
2R.RDroadan open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles
2 Total for R
Spot Features (spot, building, farm)
164S.ESTestate(s)a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities
85S.HTLhotela building providing lodging and/or meals for the public
23S.AIRPairporta place where aircraft regularly land and take off, with runways, navigational aids, and major facilities for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo
10S.SCHschoolbuilding(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place
6S.LTHSElighthousea distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light
5S.CAVEcave(s)an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff
4S.PIERpiera structure built out into navigable water on piles providing berthing for ships and recreation
3S.MSSNmissiona place characterized by dwellings, school, church, hospital and other facilities operated by a religious group for the purpose of providing charitable services and to propagate religion
3S.MLmill(s)a building housing machines for transforming, shaping, finishing, grinding, or extracting products
3S.CMTYcemeterya burial place or ground
2S.WHRFwharf(-ves)a structure of open rather than solid construction along a shore or a bank which provides berthing for ships and cargo-handling facilities
2S.CHchurcha building for public Christian worship
2S.AIRFairfielda place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo
2S.AGRFagricultural facilitya building and/or tract of land used for improving agriculture
1S.BDGbridgea structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across
1S.AIRQabandoned airfield
1S.HSPCclinica medical facility associated with a hospital for outpatients
317 Total for S
Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... )
741T.ISLislanda tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
578T.PTpointa tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape
340T.HLLhilla rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
262T.MTmountainan elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
83T.RKrocka conspicuous, isolated rocky mass
31T.ISLSislandstracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
20T.PKpeaka pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature
18T.RKSrocksconspicuous, isolated rocky masses
16T.SPURspur(s)a subordinate ridge projecting outward from a hill, mountain or other elevation
13T.CONEcone(s)a conical landform composed of mud or volcanic material
7T.MTSmountainsa mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges
4T.BCHbeacha shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves
3T.PENpeninsulaan elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water
3T.HDLDheadlanda high projection of land extending into a large body of water beyond the line of the coast
2T.PLATplateauan elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams
2T.CRTRcrater(s)a generally circular saucer or bowl-shaped depression caused by volcanic or meteorite explosive action
2T.CLFcliff(s)a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area
2T.CAPEcapea land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction
2.127 Total for T
Undersea Features (undersea)
5U.KNLUknollan elevation rising generally more than 500 meters and less than 1,000 meters and of limited extent across the summit
2U.RDGUridgea long narrow elevation with steep sides
1U.BSNUbasina depression more or less equidimensional in plan and of variable extent
1U.SMUseamountan elevation rising generally more than 1,000 meters and of limited extent across the summit
1U.PLTUplateaua comparatively flat-topped feature of considerable extent, dropping off abruptly on one or more sides
10 Total for U
11.796

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