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Feature Statistic Sint Maarten

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, ...)
14H.COVEcove(s)a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay
6H.PNDponda small standing waterbody
3H.BAYbaya coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
2H.STMIintermittent stream
1H.CNLcanalan artificial watercourse
1H.LKNsalt lakean inland body of salt water with no outlet
1H.CHNchannelthe deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows
1H.RFreef(s)a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material
29 Total for H
Area Features (parks,area, ...)
8L.LCTYlocalitya minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries
3L.AREAareaa tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries
1L.DEVHhousing developmenta tract of land on which many houses of similar design are built according to a development plan
1L.PRTporta place provided with terminal and transfer facilities for loading and discharging waterborne cargo or passengers, usually located in a harbor
13 Total for L
Populated Place Features (city, village,...)
46P.PPLLpopulated localityan area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings
9P.PPLpopulated placea city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
3P.PPLXsection of populated place
1P.PPLCcapital of a political entity
59 Total for P
Spot Features (spot, building, farm)
25S.HTLhotela building providing lodging and/or meals for the public
10S.MARmarinaa harbor facility for small boats, yachts, etc.
3S.BDGbridgea structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across
3S.FTforta defensive structure or earthworks
2S.SCHschoolbuilding(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place
1S.PIERpiera structure built out into navigable water on piles providing berthing for ships and recreation
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.RSRTresorta specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities
1S.STDMstadiuma structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators
1S.RUINruin(s)a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional
48 Total for S
Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... )
9T.HLLhilla rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
7T.ISLislanda tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
6T.PTpointa tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape
3T.MTmountainan elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
2T.RKSrocksconspicuous, isolated rocky masses
27 Total for T
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