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Feature Statistic Egypt

Num. NamesFeature ClassFeature CodeFeature Description
Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...)
129A.ADM2second-order administrative divisiona subdivision of a first-order administrative division
33A.ADMDadministrative divisionan administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level
27A.ADM1first-order administrative divisiona primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States
2A.ZNzone
1A.ADM1Hhistorical first-order administrative divisiona former first-order administrative division
1A.PCLIindependent political entity
1A.ADM3third-order administrative divisiona subdivision of a second-order administrative division
194 Total for A
Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...)
2.501H.WADwadia valley or ravine, bounded by relatively steep banks, which in the rainy season becomes a watercourse; found primarily in North Africa and the Middle East
1.533H.CNLcanalan artificial watercourse
1.069H.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
494H.RSVTwater tanka contained pool or tank of water at, below, or above ground level
402H.SPNGspring(s)a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground
105H.INLTinleta narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water
92H.LKlakea large inland body of standing water
83H.CHNchannelthe deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows
79H.BAYbaya coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
58H.LKXsection of lake
55H.RFreef(s)a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material
53H.ANCHanchoragean area where vessels may anchor
48H.MRSHmarsh(es)a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation
38H.LKIintermittent lake
29H.STRTstraita relatively narrow waterway, usually narrower and less extensive than a sound, connecting two larger bodies of water
21H.COVEcove(s)a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay
21H.WTRHwaterhole(s)a natural hole, hollow, or small depression that contains water, used by man and animals, especially in arid areas
19H.CNLDdrainage canalan artificial waterway carrying water away from a wetland or from drainage ditches
19H.STMstreama body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
17H.LKNsalt lakean inland body of salt water with no outlet
17H.SBKHsabkha(s)a salt flat or salt encrusted plain subject to periodic inundation from flooding or high tides
15H.LGNlagoona shallow coastal waterbody, completely or partly separated from a larger body of water by a barrier island, coral reef or other depositional feature
10H.HBRharbor(s)a haven or space of deep water so sheltered by the adjacent land as to afford a safe anchorage for ships
8H.SHOLshoal(s)a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material
8H.DTCHIirrigation ditcha ditch which serves to distribute irrigation water
7H.SWMPswampa wetland dominated by tree vegetation
6H.STMXsection of stream
6H.DCKdock(s)a waterway between two piers, or cut into the land for the berthing of ships
6H.CHNMmarine channelthat part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable
6H.PNDponda small standing waterbody
6H.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
5H.CNLXsection of canal
4H.WLLQabandoned well
4H.STMMstream mouth(s)a place where a stream discharges into a lagoon, lake, or the sea
4H.RVNravine(s)a small, narrow, deep, steep-sided stream channel, smaller than a gorge
4H.RSVreservoir(s)an artificial pond or lake
4H.MFGNsalt evaporation pondsdiked salt ponds used in the production of solar evaporated salt
4H.CHNLlake channel(s)that part of a lake having water deep enough for navigation between islands, shoals, etc.
4H.LKNIintermittent salt lake
3H.DTCHditcha small artificial watercourse dug for draining or irrigating the land
3H.GULFgulfa large recess in the coastline, larger than a bay
3H.BNKbank(s)an elevation, typically located on a shelf, over which the depth of water is relatively shallow but sufficient for most surface navigation
3H.FLTMmud flat(s)a relatively level area of mud either between high and low tide lines, or subject to flooding
2H.LKSlakeslarge inland bodies of standing water
2H.PNDNIintermittent salt pond(s)
1H.WTLDwetlandan area subject to inundation, usually characterized by bog, marsh, or swamp vegetation
1H.STMIintermittent stream
1H.WADXsection of wadi
1H.BGHTbight(s)an open body of water forming a slight recession in a coastline
1H.CHNNnavigation channela buoyed channel of sufficient depth for the safe navigation of vessels
1H.CNLNnavigation canal(s)a watercourse constructed for navigation of vessels
1H.RPDSrapidsa turbulent section of a stream associated with a steep, irregular stream bed
6.887 Total for H
Area Features (parks,area, ...)
251L.FLDIirrigated field(s)a tract of level or terraced land which is irrigated
246L.AREAareaa tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries
91L.LCTYlocalitya minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries
43L.PRKparkan area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation
33L.OASoasis(-es)an area in a desert made productive by the availability of water
25L.BSNDdrainage basinan area drained by a stream
20L.OILFoilfieldan area containing a subterranean store of petroleum of economic value
16L.DEVHhousing developmenta tract of land on which many houses of similar design are built according to a development plan
11L.PRTporta place provided with terminal and transfer facilities for loading and discharging waterborne cargo or passengers, usually located in a harbor
8L.SALTsalt areaa shallow basin or flat where salt accumulates after periodic inundation
4L.INDSindustrial areaan area characterized by industrial activity
4L.RGNregionan area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics
2L.CSTcoasta zone of variable width straddling the shoreline
2L.GASFgasfieldan area containing a subterranean store of natural gas of economic value
1L.FLDfield(s)an open as opposed to wooded area
1L.QCKSquicksandan area where loose sand with water moving through it may become unstable when heavy objects are placed at the surface, causing them to sink
1L.CTRBbusiness centera place where a number of businesses are located
759 Total for L
Populated Place Features (city, village,...)
10.010P.PPLpopulated placea city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
427P.PPLXsection of populated place
26P.PPLAseat of a first-order administrative divisionseat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)
25P.PPLFfarm villagea populated place where the population is largely engaged in agricultural activities
6P.PPLLpopulated localityan area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings
4P.PPLA2seat of a second-order administrative division
2P.PPLHhistorical populated placea populated place that no longer exists
1P.PPLQabandoned populated place
1P.PPLWdestroyed populated placea village, town or city destroyed by a natural disaster, or by war
1P.PPLCcapital of a political entity
10.503 Total for P
Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad )
120R.STstreeta paved urban thoroughfare
20R.RDroadan open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles
19R.TNLtunnela subterranean passageway for transportation
10R.TRLtraila path, track, or route used by pedestrians, animals, or off-road vehicles
8R.RJCTrailroad junctiona place where two or more railroad tracks join
6R.RDJCTroad junctiona place where two or more roads join
1R.RTEcaravan routethe route taken by caravans
1R.RYDrailroad yarda system of tracks used for the making up of trains, and switching and storing freight cars
1R.OILPoil pipelinea pipeline used for transporting oil
186 Total for R
Spot Features (spot, building, farm)
1.378S.HTLhotela building providing lodging and/or meals for the public
1.194S.TMBtomb(s)a structure for interring bodies
1.056S.FRMfarma tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture
980S.MSQEmosquea building for public Islamic worship
625S.BLDGbuilding(s)a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc.
247S.MNMTmonumenta commemorative structure or statue
242S.RSTNrailroad stationa facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight
200S.SCHschoolbuilding(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place
194S.HSPhospitala building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated
140S.SQRsquarea broad, open, public area near the center of a town or city
137S.RUINruin(s)a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional
107S.PPpolice posta building in which police are stationed
101S.CHchurcha building for public Christian worship
95S.ANSarchaeological/prehistoric sitea place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located
92S.BANKbankA business establishment in which money is kept for saving or commercial purposes or is invested, supplied for loans, or exchanged.
88S.MFGfactoryone or more buildings where goods are manufactured, processed or fabricated
69S.BDGbridgea structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across
68S.ADMFadministrative facilitya government building
65S.MSTYmonasterya building and grounds where a community of monks lives in seclusion
59S.SCHCcollegethe grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learning
58S.SHRNshrinea structure or place memorializing a person or religious concept
58S.TOWRtowera high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter
56S.HSEhouse(s)a building used as a human habitation
49S.CMTYcemeterya burial place or ground
43S.BLDOoffice buildingcommercial building where business and/or services are conducted
37S.PMPWwater pumping stationa facility for pumping water from a major well or through a pipeline
35S.MUSmuseuma building where objects of permanent interest in one or more of the arts and sciences are preserved and exhibited
30S.CTRCMcommunity centera facility for community recreation and other activities
28S.PSpower stationa facility for generating electric power
28S.MTROmetro stationmetro station (Underground, Tube, or Metro)
28S.AIRPairporta place where aircraft regularly land and take off, with runways, navigational aids, and major facilities for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo
26S.SHSEstorehousea building for storing goods, especially provisions
26S.FTforta defensive structure or earthworks
25S.PALpalacea large stately house, often a royal or presidential residence
25S.LTHSElighthousea distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light
24S.CTRRreligious centera facility where more than one religious activity is carried out, e.g., retreat, school, monastery, worship
23S.PYRpyramidan ancient massive structure of square ground plan with four triangular faces meeting at a point and used for enclosing tombs
23S.POpost officea public building in which mail is received, sorted and distributed
23S.HUThuta small primitive house
21S.GATEgatea controlled access entrance or exit
21S.MALLmallA large, often enclosed shopping complex containing various stores, businesses, and restaurants usually accessible by common passageways.
20S.HSTShistorical sitea place of historical importance
19S.CTRMmedical centera complex of health care buildings including two or more of the following: hospital, medical school, clinic, pharmacy, doctor's offices, etc.
19S.DIPdiplomatic facilityoffice, residence, or facility of a foreign government, which may include an embassy, consulate, chancery, office of charge d'affaires, or other diplomatic, economic, military, or cultural mission
19S.MKTmarketa place where goods are bought and sold at regular intervals
19S.HSPCclinica medical facility associated with a hospital for outpatients
16S.STNCcoast guard stationa facility from which the coast is guarded by armed vessels
16S.SCHTtechnical schoolpost-secondary school with a specifically technical or vocational curriculum
16S.RSRTresorta specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities
15S.CSNOcasinoa building used for entertainment, especially gambling
14S.ITTRresearch institutea facility where research is carried out
14S.LIBRlibraryA place in which information resources such as books are kept for reading, reference, or lending.
13S.MNmine(s)a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages
11S.WTRWwaterworksa facility for supplying potable water through a water source and a system of pumps and filtration beds
11S.DAMdama barrier constructed across a stream to impound water
11S.CTHSEcourthousea building in which courts of law are held
11S.CARNcairna heap of stones erected as a landmark or for other purposes
10S.SWTsewage treatment plantfacility for the processing of sewage and/or wastewater
10S.AIRFairfielda place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo
9S.UNIVuniversityAn institution for higher learning with teaching and research facilities constituting a graduate school and professional schools that award master's degrees and doctorates and an undergraduate division that awards bachelor's degrees.
9S.TMPLtemple(s)an edifice dedicated to religious worship
8S.STDMstadiuma structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators
8S.CAVEcave(s)an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff
8S.ATHFathletic fielda tract of land used for playing team sports, and athletic track and field events
8S.TWOtemp work officeTemporary Work Offices
6S.TRANTtransit terminalfacilities for the handling of vehicular freight and passengers
6S.COMCcommunication centera facility, including buildings, antennae, towers and electronic equipment for receiving and transmitting information
6S.PMPOoil pumping stationa facility for pumping oil through a pipeline
6S.MLmill(s)a building housing machines for transforming, shaping, finishing, grinding, or extracting products
5S.VETFveterinary facilitya building or camp at which veterinary services are available
5S.PRNprisona facility for confining prisoners
5S.GDNgarden(s)an enclosure for displaying selected plant or animal life
5S.FCLfacilitya building or buildings housing a center, institute, foundation, hospital, prison, mission, courthouse, etc.
5S.PSTBborder posta post or station at an international boundary for the regulation of movement of people and goods
4S.AIRQabandoned airfield
4S.AGRFagricultural facilitya building and/or tract of land used for improving agriculture
3S.SCHMmilitary schoola school at which military science forms the core of the curriculum
3S.LNDFlandfilla place for trash and garbage disposal in which the waste is buried between layers of earth to build up low-lying land
3S.OILRoil refinerya facility for converting crude oil into refined petroleum products
3S.BCNbeacona fixed artificial navigation mark
3S.BURburial cave(s)a cave used for human burials
3S.RHSEresthousea structure maintained for the rest and shelter of travelers
2S.TRMOoil pipeline terminala tank farm or loading facility at the end of an oil pipeline
2S.ZOOzooa zoological garden or park where wild animals are kept for exhibition
2S.WALLwalla thick masonry structure, usually enclosing a field or building, or forming the side of a structure
2S.BRKWbreakwatera structure erected to break the force of waves at the entrance to a harbor or port
2S.ATMautomatic teller machineAn unattended electronic machine in a public place, connected to a data system and related equipment and activated by a bank customer to obtain cash withdrawals and other banking services.
2S.MNAUgold mine(s)a mine where gold ore, or alluvial gold is extracted
2S.DPOFfuel depotan area where fuel is stored
2S.NSYnursery(-ies)a place where plants are propagated for transplanting or grafting
2S.MNQRquarry(-ies)a surface mine where building stone or gravel and sand, etc. are extracted
2S.MNQabandoned mine
2S.DCKYdockyarda facility for servicing, building, or repairing ships
2S.DARYdairya facility for the processing, sale and distribution of milk or milk products
2S.QUAYquaya structure of solid construction along a shore or bank which provides berthing for ships and which generally provides cargo handling facilities
2S.ZNFfree trade zonean area, usually a section of a port, where goods may be received and shipped free of customs duty and of most customs regulations
1S.BRKSbarracksa building for lodging military personnel
1S.TRIGtriangulation stationa point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation
1S.STNRradio stationa facility for producing and transmitting information by radio waves
1S.RSTNQabandoned railroad station
1S.SCHAagricultural schoola school with a curriculum focused on agriculture
1S.RETstorea building where goods and/or services are offered for sale
1S.SHPFsheepfolda fence or wall enclosure for sheep and other small herd animals
1S.RSTPrailroad stopa place lacking station facilities where trains stop to pick up and unload passengers and freight
1S.RSDrailroad sidinga short track parallel to and joining the main track
1S.MLWNDwindmilla mill or water pump powered by wind
1S.AQCaquaculture facilityfacility or area for the cultivation of aquatic animals and plants, especially fish, shellfish, and seaweed, in natural or controlled marine or freshwater environments; underwater agriculture
1S.ARCHarcha natural or man-made structure in the form of an arch
1S.AIRHheliporta place where helicopters land and take off
1S.RDCRtraffic circlea road junction formed around a central circle about which traffic moves in one direction only
1S.PSTCcustoms posta building at an international boundary where customs and duties are paid on goods
1S.CMPcamp(s)a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use
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.ESTestate(s)a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities
1S.PYRSpyramidsancient massive structures of square ground plan with four triangular faces meeting at a point and used for enclosing tombs
1S.LOCKlock(s)a basin in a waterway with gates at each end by means of which vessels are passed from one water level to another
8.261 Total for S
Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... )
1.400T.HLLhilla rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
1.120T.MTmountainan elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
507T.ISLislanda tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
298T.MNDmound(s)a low, isolated, rounded hill
178T.DPRdepression(s)a low area surrounded by higher land and usually characterized by interior drainage
159T.PTpointa tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape
122T.PASSpassa break in a mountain range or other high obstruction, used for transportation from one side to the other [See also gap]
116T.DUNEdune(s)a wave form, ridge or star shape feature composed of sand
91T.HLLShillsrounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
78T.CLFcliff(s)a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area
44T.ISLSislandstracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
43T.PLATplateauan elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams
38T.PKpeaka pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature
27T.RDGEridge(s)a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest
25T.PLNplain(s)an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area
24T.CAPEcapea land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction
23T.BCHbeacha shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves
16T.BARbara shallow ridge or mound of coarse unconsolidated material in a stream channel, at the mouth of a stream, estuary, or lagoon and in the wave-break zone along coasts
16T.SCRPescarpmenta long line of cliffs or steep slopes separating level surfaces above and below
14T.DSRTdeserta large area with little or no vegetation due to extreme environmental conditions
14T.SHORshorea narrow zone bordering a waterbody which covers and uncovers at high and low water, respectively
13T.MTSmountainsa mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges
13T.RKrocka conspicuous, isolated rocky mass
12T.PROMpromontory(-ies)a bluff or prominent hill overlooking or projecting into a lowland
12T.UPLDuplandan extensive interior region of high land with low to moderate surface relief
10T.SLPslope(s)a surface with a relatively uniform slope angle
10T.PANpana near-level shallow, natural depression or basin, usually containing an intermittent lake, pond, or pool
9T.PENpeninsulaan elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water
8T.VALvalleyan elongated depression usually traversed by a stream
7T.SPURspur(s)a subordinate ridge projecting outward from a hill, mountain or other elevation
5T.SPITspita narrow, straight or curved continuation of a beach into a waterbody
4T.GRGEgorge(s)a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley
4T.RKSrocksconspicuous, isolated rocky masses
3T.SANDsand areaa tract of land covered with sand
2T.MESAmesa(s)a flat-topped, isolated elevation with steep slopes on all sides, less extensive than a plateau
2T.PENXsection of peninsula
1T.SDLsaddlea broad, open pass crossing a ridge or between hills or mountains
1T.ISTHisthmusa narrow strip of land connecting two larger land masses and bordered by water
1T.DLTAdeltaa flat plain formed by alluvial deposits at the mouth of a stream
4.470 Total for T
Undersea Features (undersea)
1U.LDGUledgea rocky projection or outcrop, commonly linear and near shore
1U.HOLUholea small depression of the sea floor
2 Total for U
Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...)
50V.SCRBscrublandan area of low trees, bushes, and shrubs stunted by some environmental limitation
14V.CULTcultivated areaan area under cultivation
13V.GRVPpalm grovea planting of palm trees
3V.TREEtree(s)a conspicuous tree used as a landmark
2V.OCHorchard(s)a planting of fruit or nut trees
1V.FRSTforest(s)an area dominated by tree vegetation
83 Total for V
31.345

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