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Feature Statistic Kyrgyzstan

Num. NamesFeature ClassFeature CodeFeature Description
Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...)
54A.ADM2second-order administrative divisiona subdivision of a first-order administrative division
13A.ADM3third-order administrative divisiona subdivision of a second-order administrative division
11A.ADMDadministrative divisionan administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level
8A.ADM1first-order administrative divisiona primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States
1A.PCLIindependent political entity
1A.ADM4fourth-order administrative divisiona subdivision of a third-order administrative division
88 Total for A
Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...)
2.342H.STMstreama body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
157H.SPNGspring(s)a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground
110H.LKlakea large inland body of standing water
101H.CNLcanalan artificial watercourse
79H.STMIintermittent stream
56H.GLCRglacier(s)a mass of ice, usually at high latitudes or high elevations, with sufficient thickness to flow away from the source area in lobes, tongues, or masses
25H.RSVreservoir(s)an artificial pond or lake
9H.INLTinleta narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water
6H.RVNravine(s)a small, narrow, deep, steep-sided stream channel, smaller than a gorge
3H.LKSlakeslarge inland bodies of standing water
3H.DTCHIirrigation ditcha ditch which serves to distribute irrigation water
3H.LKNsalt lakean inland body of salt water with no outlet
1H.WLLwella cylindrical hole, pit, or tunnel drilled or dug down to a depth from which water, oil, or gas can be pumped or brought to the surface
1H.STMCcanalized streama stream that has been substantially ditched, diked, or straightened
1H.SPNThot spring(s)a place where hot ground water flows naturally out of the ground
1H.COVEcove(s)a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay
1H.FLLSwaterfall(s)a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream
1H.DTCHditcha small artificial watercourse dug for draining or irrigating the land
2.900 Total for H
Area Features (parks,area, ...)
242L.AREAareaa tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries
10L.RESreservea tract of public land reserved for future use or restricted as to use
2L.PRKparkan area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation
1L.AMUSamusement parkAmusement Park are theme parks, adventure parks offering entertainment, similar to funfairs but with a fix location
1L.SALTsalt areaa shallow basin or flat where salt accumulates after periodic inundation
1L.RGNregionan area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics
1L.RESNnature reservean area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitat
258 Total for L
Populated Place Features (city, village,...)
2.571P.PPLpopulated placea city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
36P.PPLA2seat of a second-order administrative division
11P.PPLWdestroyed populated placea village, town or city destroyed by a natural disaster, or by war
6P.PPLAseat of a first-order administrative divisionseat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)
5P.PPLXsection of populated place
4P.PPLQabandoned populated place
1P.PPLLpopulated localityan area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings
1P.PPLCcapital of a political entity
2.635 Total for P
Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad )
1R.RDroadan open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles
1 Total for R
Spot Features (spot, building, farm)
139S.CMPcamp(s)a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use
108S.RUINruin(s)a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional
64S.TMBtomb(s)a structure for interring bodies
34S.FRMfarma tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture
22S.TOWRtowera high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter
21S.CMTYcemeterya burial place or ground
15S.AIRPairporta place where aircraft regularly land and take off, with runways, navigational aids, and major facilities for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo
11S.HTLhotela building providing lodging and/or meals for the public
11S.RSTNrailroad stationa facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight
10S.RSRTresorta specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities
8S.MNmine(s)a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages
5S.STNFforest stationa collection of buildings and facilities for carrying out forest management
3S.STNMmeteorological stationa station at which weather elements are recorded
3S.CRRLcorral(s)a pen or enclosure for confining or capturing animals
2S.PMPWwater pumping stationa facility for pumping water from a major well or through a pipeline
2S.RSTPrailroad stopa place lacking station facilities where trains stop to pick up and unload passengers and freight
2S.SCHschoolbuilding(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place
2S.BLDGbuilding(s)a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc.
2S.SNTRsanatoriuma facility where victims of physical or mental disorders are treated
2S.STNBscientific research basea scientific facility used as a base from which research is carried out or monitored
1S.PSpower stationa facility for generating electric power
1S.MNMTmonumenta commemorative structure or statue
1S.GRVEgravea burial site
1S.DAMdama barrier constructed across a stream to impound water
1S.FTforta defensive structure or earthworks
1S.OBSobservatorya facility equipped for observation of atmospheric or space phenomena
1S.CAVEcave(s)an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff
1S.MLSWsawmilla mill where logs or lumber are sawn to specified shapes and sizes
1S.PSHhydroelectric power stationa building where electricity is generated from water power
1S.LDNGlandinga place where boats receive or discharge passengers and freight, but lacking most port facilities
476 Total for S
Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... )
843T.PASSpassa break in a mountain range or other high obstruction, used for transportation from one side to the other [See also gap]
505T.MTmountainan elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
382T.MTSmountainsa mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges
41T.PKpeaka pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature
19T.VALvalleyan elongated depression usually traversed by a stream
14T.GRGEgorge(s)a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley
13T.SBEDdry stream beda channel formerly containing the water of a stream
10T.HLLhilla rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
6T.PTpointa tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape
4T.FORDforda shallow part of a stream which can be crossed on foot or by land vehicle
1T.MRNmorainea mound, ridge, or other accumulation of glacial till
1T.MNDmound(s)a low, isolated, rounded hill
1T.FANfan(s)a fan-shaped wedge of coarse alluvium with apex merging with a mountain stream bed and the fan spreading out at a low angle slope onto an adjacent plain
1T.ISLislanda tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
1T.HLLShillsrounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
1.842 Total for T
Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...)
1V.FRSTforest(s)an area dominated by tree vegetation
1V.GRSLDgrasslandan area dominated by grass vegetation
2 Total for V
8.202

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