The Geonames ontology

Definition: ena former stream or distributary no longer carrying flowing water, but still evident due to lakes, wetland, topographic or vegetation patterns
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.STMQ
PrefLabel: enabandoned watercourse

abandoned well

Code

Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.WLLQ
PrefLabel: enabandoned well

administrative division

Code

Definition: enan administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level
Is in scheme: A
Notation: A.ADMD
PrefLabel: enadministrative division

administrative facility

Code

Definition: ena government building
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.ADMF
PrefLabel: enadministrative facility

agricultural colony

Code

Definition: ena tract of land set aside for agricultural settlement
Is in scheme: L
Notation: L.AGRC
PrefLabel: enagricultural colony

agricultural facility

Code

Definition: ena building and/or tract of land used for improving agriculture
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.AGRF
PrefLabel: enagricultural facility

agricultural reserve

Code

Definition: ena tract of land reserved for agricultural reclamation and/or development
Is in scheme: L
Notation: L.RESA
PrefLabel: enagricultural reserve

agricultural school

Code

Definition: ena school with a curriculum focused on agriculture
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.SCHA
PrefLabel: enagricultural school

airbase

Code

Definition: enan area used to store supplies, provide barracks for air force personnel, hangars and runways for aircraft, and from which operations are initiated
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.AIRB
PrefLabel: enairbase

airfield

Code

Definition: ena place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.AIRF
PrefLabel: enairfield

airport

Code

Definition: ena place where aircraft regularly land and take off, with runways, navigational aids, and major facilities for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.AIRP
PrefLabel: enairport

alternateName

DatatypeProperty

Domain: Feature
SubPropertyOf: alternative label

amphitheater

Code

Definition: enan oval or circular structure with rising tiers of seats about a stage or open space
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.AMTH
PrefLabel: enamphitheater

amusement park

Code

Definition: enAmusement Park are theme parks, adventure parks offering entertainment, similar to funfairs but with a fix location
Is in scheme: L
Notation: L.AMUS
PrefLabel: enamusement park

anabranch

Code

Definition: ena diverging branch flowing out of a main stream and rejoining it downstream
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.STMA
PrefLabel: enanabranch

anchorage

Code

Definition: enan area where vessels may anchor
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.ANCH
PrefLabel: enanchorage

ancient road

Code

Definition: enthe remains of a road used by ancient cultures
Is in scheme: R
Notation: R.RDA
PrefLabel: enancient road

ancient site

Code

Definition: ena place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.ANS
PrefLabel: enancient site

ancient wall

Code

Definition: enthe remains of a linear defensive stone structure
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.WALLA
PrefLabel: enancient wall

apron

Code

Definition: ena gentle slope, with a generally smooth surface, particularly found around groups of islands and seamounts
Is in scheme: U
Notation: U.APNU
PrefLabel: enapron

aquaculture facility

Code

Definition: enfacility 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
History note: enAdded in v3.0
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.AQC
PrefLabel: enaquaculture facility

aqueduct

Code

Definition: ena conduit used to carry water
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.CNLA
PrefLabel: enaqueduct

arch

Code

Definition: ena natural or man-made structure in the form of an arch
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.ARCH
PrefLabel: enarch

arch

Code

Definition: ena low bulge around the southeastern end of the island of Hawaii
Is in scheme: U
Notation: U.ARCU
PrefLabel: enarch

arctic land

Code

Definition: ena tract of land in the Arctic
Is in scheme: L
Notation: L.LAND
PrefLabel: enarctic land

area

Code

Definition: ena tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries
Is in scheme: L
Notation: L.AREA
PrefLabel: enarea

arrugado

Code

Definition: enan area of subdued corrugations off Baja California
Is in scheme: U
Notation: U.ARRU
PrefLabel: enarrugado

artificial island

Code

Definition: enan island created by landfill or diking and filling in a wetland, bay, or lagoon
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.ISLF
PrefLabel: enartificial island

artillery range

Code

Definition: ena tract of land used for artillery firing practice
Is in scheme: L
Notation: L.RNGA
PrefLabel: enartillery range

asphalt lake

Code

Definition: ena small basin containing naturally occurring asphalt
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.ASPH
PrefLabel: enasphalt lake

astronomical station

Code

Definition: ena point on the earth whose position has been determined by observations of celestial bodies
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.ASTR
PrefLabel: enastronomical station

asylum

Code

Definition: ena facility where the insane are cared for and protected
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.ASYL
PrefLabel: enasylum

athletic field

Code

Definition: ena tract of land used for playing team sports, and athletic track and field events
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.ATHF
PrefLabel: enathletic field

atoll(s)

Code

Definition: ena ring-shaped coral reef which has closely spaced islands on it encircling a lagoon
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.ATOL
PrefLabel: enatoll(s)

atomic center

Code

Definition: ena facility where atomic research is carried out
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.CTRA
PrefLabel: enatomic center

automatic teller machine

Code

Definition: enAn 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.
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.ATM
PrefLabel: enautomatic teller machine

badlands

Code

Definition: enan area characterized by a maze of very closely spaced, deep, narrow, steep-sided ravines, and sharp crests and pinnacles
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.BDLD
PrefLabel: enbadlands

baling station

Code

Definition: ena facility for baling agricultural products
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.BSTN
PrefLabel: enbaling station

banana plantation

Code

Definition: enan estate that specializes in the growing of bananas
Deprecated: true
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.ESTB
PrefLabel: enbanana plantation

bank

Code

Definition: enA business establishment in which money is kept for saving or commercial purposes or is invested, supplied for loans, or exchanged.
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.BANK
PrefLabel: enbank

bank

Code

Definition: enan elevation, typically located on a shelf, over which the depth of water is relatively shallow but sufficient for safe surface navigation
Is in scheme: U
Notation: U.BNKU
PrefLabel: enbank

bank(s)

Code

Definition: enan elevation, typically located on a shelf, over which the depth of water is relatively shallow but sufficient for most surface navigation
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.BNK
PrefLabel: enbank(s)

banks

Code

Definition: enelevations, typically located on a shelf, over which the depth of water is relatively shallow but sufficient for safe surface navigation
Is in scheme: U
Notation: U.BKSU
PrefLabel: enbanks

bar

Code

Definition: ena 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
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.BAR
PrefLabel: enbar

barracks

Code

Definition: ena building for lodging military personnel
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.BRKS
PrefLabel: enbarracks

basin

Code

Definition: ena depression more or less equidimensional in plan and of variable extent
Is in scheme: U
Notation: U.BSNU
PrefLabel: enbasin

battlefield

Code

Definition: ena site of a land battle of historical importance
Is in scheme: L
Notation: L.BTL
PrefLabel: enbattlefield

bay

Code

Definition: ena coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.BAY
PrefLabel: enbay

bays

Code

Definition: encoastal indentations between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.BAYS
PrefLabel: enbays

beach

Code

Definition: ena shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.BCH
PrefLabel: enbeach

beach ridge

Code

Definition: ena ridge of sand just inland and parallel to the beach, usually in series
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.RDGB
PrefLabel: enbeach ridge

beaches

Code

Definition: ena shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.BCHS
PrefLabel: enbeaches

beacon

Code

Definition: ena fixed artificial navigation mark
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.BCN
PrefLabel: enbeacon

bench

Code

Definition: ena long, narrow bedrock platform bounded by steeper slopes above and below, usually overlooking a waterbody
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.BNCH
PrefLabel: enbench

bench

Code

Definition: ena small terrace
Deprecated: true
Is in scheme: U
Notation: U.BNCU
PrefLabel: enbench

Bernard Vatant

Person

Name: Bernard Vatant
Page: blog.hubjects.com
Workplace homepage: www.mondeca.com

bight(s)

Code

Definition: enan open body of water forming a slight recession in a coastline
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.BGHT
PrefLabel: enbight(s)

blowhole(s)

Code

Definition: ena hole in coastal rock through which sea water is forced by a rising tide or waves and spurted through an outlet into the air
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.BLHL
PrefLabel: enblowhole(s)

blowout(s)

Code

Definition: ena small depression in sandy terrain, caused by wind erosion
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.BLOW
PrefLabel: enblowout(s)

boatyard

Code

Definition: ena waterside facility for servicing, repairing, and building small vessels
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.BTYD
PrefLabel: enboatyard

bog(s)

Code

Definition: ena wetland characterized by peat forming sphagnum moss, sedge, and other acid-water plants
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.BOG
PrefLabel: enbog(s)

border post

Code

Definition: ena post or station at an international boundary for the regulation of movement of people and goods
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.PSTB
PrefLabel: enborder post

borderland

Code

Definition: ena region adjacent to a continent, normally occupied by or bordering a shelf, that is highly irregular with depths well in excess of those typical of a shelf
Is in scheme: U
Notation: U.BDLU
PrefLabel: enborderland

boulder field

Code

Definition: ena high altitude or high latitude bare, flat area covered with large angular rocks
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.BLDR
PrefLabel: enboulder field

boundary marker

Code

Definition: ena fixture marking a point along a boundary
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.BP
PrefLabel: enboundary marker

breakwater

Code

Definition: ena structure erected to break the force of waves at the entrance to a harbor or port
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.BRKW
PrefLabel: enbreakwater

brewery

Code

Definition: enone or more buildings where beer is brewed
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.MFGB
PrefLabel: enbrewery

bridge

Code

Definition: ena structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.BDG
PrefLabel: enbridge

buffer zone

Code

Definition: ena zone recognized as a buffer between two nations in which military presence is minimal or absent
Is in scheme: A
Notation: A.ZNB
PrefLabel: enbuffer zone

building(s)

Code

Definition: ena structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc.
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.BLDG
PrefLabel: enbuilding(s)

burial cave(s)

Code

Definition: ena cave used for human burials
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.BUR
PrefLabel: enburial cave(s)

bus station

Code

Definition: ena facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading passengers
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.BUSTN
PrefLabel: enbus station

bus stop

Code

Definition: ena place lacking station facilities
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.BUSTP
PrefLabel: enbus stop

bush(es)

Code

Definition: ena small clump of conspicuous bushes in an otherwise bare area
Is in scheme: V
Notation: V.BUSH
PrefLabel: enbush(es)

business center

Code

Definition: ena place where a number of businesses are located
Is in scheme: L
Notation: L.CTRB
PrefLabel: enbusiness center

butte(s)

Code

Definition: ena small, isolated, usually flat-topped hill with steep sides
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.BUTE
PrefLabel: enbutte(s)

cairn

Code

Definition: ena heap of stones erected as a landmark or for other purposes
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.CARN
PrefLabel: encairn

caldera

Code

Definition: ena depression measuring kilometers across formed by the collapse of a volcanic mountain
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.CLDA
PrefLabel: encaldera

camp(s)

Code

Definition: ena site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.CMP
PrefLabel: encamp(s)

canal

Code

Definition: enan artificial watercourse
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.CNL
PrefLabel: encanal

canal bend

Code

Definition: ena conspicuously curved or bent section of a canal
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.CNLB
PrefLabel: encanal bend

canal tunnel

Code

Definition: ena tunnel through which a canal passes
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.TNLC
PrefLabel: encanal tunnel

canalized stream

Code

Definition: ena stream that has been substantially ditched, diked, or straightened
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.STMC
PrefLabel: encanalized stream

cannery

Code

Definition: ena building where food items are canned
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.MFGC
PrefLabel: encannery

canyon

Code

Definition: ena deep, narrow valley with steep sides cutting into a plateau or mountainous area
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.CNYN
PrefLabel: encanyon

canyon

Code

Definition: ena relatively narrow, deep depression with steep sides, the bottom of which generally has a continuous slope
Is in scheme: U
Notation: U.CNYU
PrefLabel: encanyon

canyons

Code

Definition: enrelatively narrow, deep depressions with steep sides, the bottom of which generally has a continuous slope
Is in scheme: U
Notation: U.CNSU
PrefLabel: encanyons

cape

Code

Definition: ena land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.CAPE
PrefLabel: encape

capital of a political entity

Code

Is in scheme: P
Notation: P.PPLC
PrefLabel: encapital of a political entity

caravan route

Code

Definition: enthe route taken by caravans
Is in scheme: R
Notation: R.RTE
PrefLabel: encaravan route

casino

Code

Definition: ena building used for entertainment, especially gambling
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.CSNO
PrefLabel: encasino

castle

Code

Definition: ena large fortified building or set of buildings
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.CSTL
PrefLabel: encastle

cattle dipping tank

Code

Definition: ena small artificial pond used for immersing cattle in chemically treated water for disease control
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.TNKD
PrefLabel: encattle dipping tank

causeway

Code

Definition: ena raised roadway across wet ground or shallow water
Is in scheme: R
Notation: R.CSWY
PrefLabel: encauseway

cave(s)

Code

Definition: enan underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.CAVE
PrefLabel: encave(s)

cemetery

Code

Definition: ena burial place or ground
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.CMTY
PrefLabel: encemetery

Centre Continuous Learning

Code

Definition: enCentres for Continuous Learning
Deprecated: true
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.CCL
PrefLabel: enCentre Continuous Learning

channel

Code

Definition: enthe deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.CHN
PrefLabel: enchannel

children features

Links to an RDF document containing the descriptions of children features

ObjectProperty

Comment: enLinks to an RDF document containing the descriptions of children features
Domain: Feature
Label: enchildren features
Range: RDF Data

chrome mine(s)

Code

Definition: ena mine where chrome ore is extracted
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.MNCR
PrefLabel: enchrome mine(s)

church

Code

Definition: ena building for public Christian worship
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.CH
PrefLabel: enchurch

cirque

Code

Definition: ena bowl-like hollow partially surrounded by cliffs or steep slopes at the head of a glaciated valley
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.CRQ
PrefLabel: encirque

cirques

Code

Definition: enbowl-like hollows partially surrounded by cliffs or steep slopes at the head of a glaciated valley
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.CRQS
PrefLabel: encirques

Class

A class of features.

Class

Comment: enA class of features.
Label: enClass
SubClassOf: Concept Scheme

clearing

Code

Definition: enan area in a forest with trees removed
Is in scheme: L
Notation: L.CLG
PrefLabel: enclearing

cleft(s)

Code

Definition: ena deep narrow slot, notch, or groove in a coastal cliff
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.CFT
PrefLabel: encleft(s)

cliff(s)

Code

Definition: ena high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.CLF
PrefLabel: encliff(s)

clinic

Code

Definition: ena medical facility associated with a hospital for outpatients
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.HSPC
PrefLabel: enclinic

coal mine(s)

Code

Definition: ena mine where coal is extracted
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.MNC
PrefLabel: encoal mine(s)

coalfield

Code

Definition: ena region in which coal deposits of possible economic value occur
Is in scheme: L
Notation: L.COLF
PrefLabel: encoalfield

coast

Code

Definition: ena zone of variable width straddling the shoreline
Is in scheme: L
Notation: L.CST
PrefLabel: encoast

coast guard station

Code

Definition: ena facility from which the coast is guarded by armed vessels
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.STNC
PrefLabel: encoast guard station

coconut grove

Code

Definition: ena planting of coconut trees
Is in scheme: V
Notation: V.GRVC
PrefLabel: encoconut grove

Code

A feature code.

Class

Comment: enA feature code.
Label: enCode
SubClassOf: Concept

college

Code

Definition: enthe grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learning
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.SCHC
PrefLabel: encollege

colloquial name

DatatypeProperty

Label: encolloquial name
SubPropertyOf: alternateName

common

Code

Definition: ena park or pasture for community use
Is in scheme: L
Notation: L.CMN
PrefLabel: encommon

communication center

Code

Definition: ena facility, including buildings, antennae, towers and electronic equipment for receiving and transmitting information
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.COMC
PrefLabel: encommunication center

community center

Code

Definition: ena facility for community recreation and other activities
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.CTRCM
PrefLabel: encommunity center

concession area

Code

Definition: ena lease of land by a government for economic development, e.g., mining, forestry
Is in scheme: L
Notation: L.CNS
PrefLabel: enconcession area

cone(s)

Code

Definition: ena conical landform composed of mud or volcanic material
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.CONE
PrefLabel: encone(s)

confluence

Code

Definition: ena place where two or more streams or intermittent streams flow together
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.CNFL
PrefLabel: enconfluence

continent

Code

Definition: encontinent : Europe, Africa, Asia, North America, South America, Oceania,Antarctica
Is in scheme: L
Notation: L.CONT
PrefLabel: encontinent

continental rise

Code

Definition: ena gentle slope rising from oceanic depths towards the foot of a continental slope
Is in scheme: U
Notation: U.CRSU
PrefLabel: encontinental rise

convent

Code

Definition: ena building where a community of nuns lives in seclusion
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.CVNT
PrefLabel: enconvent

copper mine(s)

Code

Definition: ena mine where copper ore is extracted
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.MNCU
PrefLabel: encopper mine(s)

copper works

Code

Definition: ena facility for processing copper ore
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.MFGCU
PrefLabel: encopper works

coral reef(s)

Code

Definition: ena surface-navigation hazard composed of coral
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.RFC
PrefLabel: encoral reef(s)

cordillera

Code

Definition: enan entire mountain system including the subordinate ranges, interior plateaus, and basins
Is in scheme: U
Notation: U.CDAU
PrefLabel: encordillera

corral(s)

Code

Definition: ena pen or enclosure for confining or capturing animals
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.CRRL
PrefLabel: encorral(s)

corridor

Code

Definition: ena strip or area of land having significance as an access way
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.CRDR
PrefLabel: encorridor

cotton plantation

Code

Definition: enan estate specializing in the cultivation of cotton
Deprecated: true
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.ESTC
PrefLabel: encotton plantation

country house

Code

Definition: ena large house, mansion, or chateau, on a large estate
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.HSEC
PrefLabel: encountry house

courthouse

Code

Definition: ena building in which courts of law are held
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.CTHSE
PrefLabel: encourthouse

cove(s)

Code

Definition: ena small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.COVE
PrefLabel: encove(s)

crater lake

Code

Definition: ena lake in a crater or caldera
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.LKC
PrefLabel: encrater lake

crater lakes

Code

Definition: enlakes in a crater or caldera
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.LKSC
PrefLabel: encrater lakes

crater(s)

Code

Definition: ena generally circular saucer or bowl-shaped depression caused by volcanic or meteorite explosive action
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.CRTR
PrefLabel: encrater(s)

cuesta(s)

Code

Definition: enan asymmetric ridge formed on tilted strata
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.CUET
PrefLabel: encuesta(s)

cultivated area

Code

Definition: enan area under cultivation
Is in scheme: V
Notation: V.CULT
PrefLabel: encultivated area

current

Code

Definition: ena horizontal flow of water in a given direction with uniform velocity
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.CRNT
PrefLabel: encurrent

customs house

Code

Definition: ena building in a port where customs and duties are paid, and where vessels are entered and cleared
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.CSTM
PrefLabel: encustoms house

customs post

Code

Definition: ena building at an international boundary where customs and duties are paid on goods
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.PSTC
PrefLabel: encustoms post

cutoff

Code

Definition: ena channel formed as a result of a stream cutting through a meander neck
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.CUTF
PrefLabel: encutoff

dairy

Code

Definition: ena facility for the processing, sale and distribution of milk or milk products
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.DARY
PrefLabel: endairy

dam

Code

Definition: ena barrier constructed across a stream to impound water
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.DAM
PrefLabel: endam

deep

Code

Definition: ena localized deep area within the confines of a larger feature, such as a trough, basin or trench
Is in scheme: U
Notation: U.DEPU
PrefLabel: endeep

delta

Code

Definition: ena flat plain formed by alluvial deposits at the mouth of a stream
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.DLTA
PrefLabel: endelta

dependent political entity

Code

Is in scheme: A
Notation: A.PCLD
PrefLabel: endependent political entity

depression(s)

Code

Definition: ena low area surrounded by higher land and usually characterized by interior drainage
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.DPR
PrefLabel: endepression(s)

desert

Code

Definition: ena large area with little or no vegetation due to extreme environmental conditions
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.DSRT
PrefLabel: endesert

destroyed populated place

Code

Definition: ena village, town or city destroyed by a natural disaster, or by war
Is in scheme: P
Notation: P.PPLW
PrefLabel: endestroyed populated place

diatomite mine(s)

Code

Definition: ena place where diatomaceous earth is extracted
Deprecated: true
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.MNDT
PrefLabel: endiatomite mine(s)

dike

Code

Definition: enan earth or stone embankment usually constructed for flood or stream control
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.DIKE
PrefLabel: endike

diplomatic facility

Code

Definition: enoffice, 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
History note: enAdded in v3.0
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.DIP
PrefLabel: endiplomatic facility

dispensary

Code

Definition: ena building where medical or dental aid is dispensed
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.HSPD
PrefLabel: endispensary

distributary(-ies)

Code

Definition: ena branch which flows away from the main stream, as in a delta or irrigation canal
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.STMD
PrefLabel: endistributary(-ies)

ditch

Code

Definition: ena small artificial watercourse dug for draining or irrigating the land
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.DTCH
PrefLabel: enditch

ditch mouth(s)

Code

Definition: enan area where a drainage ditch enters a lagoon, lake or bay
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.DTCHM
PrefLabel: enditch mouth(s)

divide

Code

Definition: ena line separating adjacent drainage basins
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.DVD
PrefLabel: endivide

dock(s)

Code

Definition: ena waterway between two piers, or cut into the land for the berthing of ships
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.DCK
PrefLabel: endock(s)

docking basin

Code

Definition: ena part of a harbor where ships dock
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.DCKB
PrefLabel: endocking basin

dockyard

Code

Definition: ena facility for servicing, building, or repairing ships
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.DCKY
PrefLabel: endockyard

drainage basin

Code

Definition: enan area drained by a stream
Is in scheme: L
Notation: L.BSND
PrefLabel: endrainage basin

drainage canal

Code

Definition: enan artificial waterway carrying water away from a wetland or from drainage ditches
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.CNLD
PrefLabel: endrainage canal

drainage ditch

Code

Definition: ena ditch which serves to drain the land
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.DTCHD
PrefLabel: endrainage ditch

Driving School

Code

Definition: enDriving School
Deprecated: true
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.SCHD
PrefLabel: enDriving School

dry dock

Code

Definition: ena dock providing support for a vessel, and means for removing the water so that the bottom of the vessel can be exposed
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.DCKD
PrefLabel: endry dock

dry stream bed

Code

Definition: ena channel formerly containing the water of a stream
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.SBED
PrefLabel: endry stream bed

dune(s)

Code

Definition: ena wave form, ridge or star shape feature composed of sand
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.DUNE
PrefLabel: endune(s)

economic region

Code

Definition: ena region of a country established for economic development or for statistical purposes
Is in scheme: L
Notation: L.RGNE
PrefLabel: eneconomic region

escarpment

Code

Definition: ena long line of cliffs or steep slopes separating level surfaces above and below
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.SCRP
PrefLabel: enescarpment

escarpment (or scarp)

Code

Definition: enan elongated and comparatively steep slope separating flat or gently sloping areas
Is in scheme: U
Notation: U.ESCU
PrefLabel: enescarpment (or scarp)

estate(s)

Code

Definition: ena large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.EST
PrefLabel: enestate(s)

estuary

Code

Definition: ena funnel-shaped stream mouth or embayment where fresh water mixes with sea water under tidal influences
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.ESTY
PrefLabel: enestuary

experiment station

Code

Definition: ena facility for carrying out experiments
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.STNE
PrefLabel: enexperiment station

facility

Code

Definition: ena building or buildings housing a center, institute, foundation, hospital, prison, mission, courthouse, etc.
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.FCL
PrefLabel: enfacility

facility center

Code

Definition: ena place where more than one facility is situated
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.CTRF
PrefLabel: enfacility center

factory

Code

Definition: enone or more buildings where goods are manufactured, processed or fabricated
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.MFG
PrefLabel: enfactory

fan

Code

Definition: ena relatively smooth feature normally sloping away from the lower termination of a canyon or canyon system
Is in scheme: U
Notation: U.FANU
PrefLabel: enfan

fan(s)

Code

Definition: ena 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
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.FAN
PrefLabel: enfan(s)

farm

Code

Definition: ena tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.FRM
PrefLabel: enfarm

farm village

Code

Definition: ena populated place where the population is largely engaged in agricultural activities
Is in scheme: P
Notation: P.PPLF
PrefLabel: enfarm village

farms

Code

Definition: entracts of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.FRMS
PrefLabel: enfarms

farmstead

Code

Definition: enthe buildings and adjacent service areas of a farm
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.FRMT
PrefLabel: enfarmstead

Feature

A geographical feature

Class

Comment: enA geographical feature
EquivalentClass: Feature; GeographicFeature
History note: enModified in version 3.1 : The cardinality constraints on feature code, feature class are relaxed on this class, and put on the specific subclass Geonames Feature. This class and attached properties can therefore be used for features not necessarily identified in the Geoanmes data base
Label: enFeature
SubClassOf: Place; SpatialThing

feature class

The main category of the feature, as defined in geonames taxonomy.

ObjectProperty

Comment

enThe main category of the feature, as defined in geonames taxonomy.

Domain

Feature

Label

enfeature class

PropertyChainAxiom

A18

First

feature code

Rest

A17

First: is in scheme
Rest: nil

Range

Class

SubPropertyOf

Type

feature code

Type of the feature, as defined in geonames taxonomy.

ObjectProperty

Comment: enType of the feature, as defined in geonames taxonomy.
Domain: Feature
Label: enfeature code
Range: Code
SubPropertyOf: Type

ferry

Code

Definition: ena boat or other floating conveyance and terminal facilities regularly used to transport people and vehicles across a waterbody
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.FY
PrefLabel: enferry

field(s)

Code

Definition: enan open as opposed to wooded area
Is in scheme: L
Notation: L.FLD
PrefLabel: enfield(s)

fifth-order administrative division

Code

Definition: ena subdivision of a fourth-order administrative division
Notation: A.ADM5
PrefLabel: enfifth-order administrative division

first-order administrative division

Code

Definition: ena primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States
Is in scheme: A
Notation: A.ADM1
PrefLabel: enfirst-order administrative division

fishing area

Code

Definition: ena fishing ground, bank or area where fishermen go to catch fish
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.FISH
PrefLabel: enfishing area

fishponds

Code

Definition: enponds or enclosures in which fish are kept or raised
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.PNDSF
PrefLabel: enfishponds

fissure

Code

Definition: ena crack associated with volcanism
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.FSR
PrefLabel: enfissure

fjord

Code

Definition: ena long, narrow, steep-walled, deep-water arm of the sea at high latitudes, usually along mountainous coasts
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.FJD
PrefLabel: enfjord

fjords

Code

Definition: enlong, narrow, steep-walled, deep-water arms of the sea at high latitudes, usually along mountainous coasts
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.FJDS
PrefLabel: enfjords

flat

Code

Definition: ena small level or nearly level area
Is in scheme: U
Notation: U.FLTU
PrefLabel: enflat

ford

Code

Definition: ena shallow part of a stream which can be crossed on foot or by land vehicle
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.FORD
PrefLabel: enford

forest reserve

Code

Definition: ena forested area set aside for preservation or controlled use
Is in scheme: L
Notation: L.RESF
PrefLabel: enforest reserve

forest station

Code

Definition: ena collection of buildings and facilities for carrying out forest management
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.STNF
PrefLabel: enforest station

forest(s)

Code

Definition: enan area dominated by tree vegetation
Is in scheme: V
Notation: V.FRST
PrefLabel: enforest(s)

fork

Code

Definition: ena branch of a canyon or valley
Deprecated: true
Is in scheme: U
Notation: U.FRKU
PrefLabel: enfork

forks

Code

Definition: ena branch of a canyon or valley
Deprecated: true
Is in scheme: U
Notation: U.FRSU
PrefLabel: enforks

former causeway

Code

Definition: ena causeway no longer used for transportation
Deprecated: true
Is in scheme: R
Notation: R.CSWYQ
PrefLabel: enformer causeway

former inlet

Code

Definition: enan inlet which has been filled in, or blocked by deposits
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.INLTQ
PrefLabel: enformer inlet

former sugar mill

Code

Definition: ena sugar mill no longer used as a sugar mill
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.MLSGQ
PrefLabel: enformer sugar mill

fort

Code

Definition: ena defensive structure or earthworks
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.FT
PrefLabel: enfort

fossilized forest

Code

Definition: ena forest fossilized by geologic processes and now exposed at the earth's surface
Is in scheme: V
Notation: V.FRSTF
PrefLabel: enfossilized forest

foundry

Code

Definition: ena building or works where metal casting is carried out
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.FNDY
PrefLabel: enfoundry

fourth-order administrative division

Code

Definition: ena subdivision of a third-order administrative division
Is in scheme: A
Notation: A.ADM4
PrefLabel: enfourth-order administrative division

fracture zone

Code

Definition: enan extensive linear zone of irregular topography of the sea floor, characterized by steep-sided or asymmetrical ridges, troughs, or escarpments
Is in scheme: U
Notation: U.FRZU
PrefLabel: enfracture zone

free trade zone

Code

Definition: enan area, usually a section of a port, where goods may be received and shipped free of customs duty and of most customs regulations
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.ZNF
PrefLabel: enfree trade zone

freely associated state

Code

Is in scheme: A
Notation: A.PCLF
PrefLabel: enfreely associated state

fuel depot

Code

Definition: enan area where fuel is stored
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.DPOF
PrefLabel: enfuel depot

furrow

Code

Definition: ena closed, linear, narrow, shallow depression
Is in scheme: U
Notation: U.FURU
PrefLabel: enfurrow

gap

Code

Definition: ena low place in a ridge, not used for transportation
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.GAP
PrefLabel: engap

gap

Code

Definition: ena narrow break in a ridge or rise
Is in scheme: U
Notation: U.GAPU
PrefLabel: engap

garden(s)

Code

Definition: enan enclosure for displaying selected plant or animal life
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.GDN
PrefLabel: engarden(s)

gas-oil separator plant

Code

Definition: ena facility for separating gas from oil
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.GOSP
PrefLabel: engas-oil separator plant

gasfield

Code

Definition: enan area containing a subterranean store of natural gas of economic value
Is in scheme: L
Notation: L.GASF
PrefLabel: engasfield

gate

Code

Definition: ena controlled access entrance or exit
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.GATE
PrefLabel: engate

GeoNames

Organization

Dtm: Marc Wick
Homepage: www.geonames.org
Name: GeoNames

Geonames Feature

A feature described in geonames database, uniquely defined by its geonames identifier

Class

Comment

enA feature described in geonames database, uniquely defined by its geonames identifier

History note

enAdded in version 3.1

Label

enGeonames Feature

SubClassOf

A0

Restriction

MaxCardinality: 1
OnProperty: population

A1

Restriction

Cardinality: 1
OnProperty: latitude

A10

Restriction

MaxCardinality: 1
OnProperty: level 4 administrative parent

A11

Restriction

Cardinality: 1
OnProperty: name

A12

Restriction

Cardinality: 1
OnProperty: geonames identifier

A13

Restriction

MaxCardinality: 1
OnProperty: level 3 administrative parent

A14

Restriction

MaxCardinality: 1
OnProperty: feature code

A15

Restriction

MaxCardinality: 1
OnProperty: level 1 administrative parent

A2

Restriction

Cardinality: 1
OnProperty: feature class

A6

Restriction

MaxCardinality: 1
OnProperty: level 2 administrative parent

A8

Restriction

MaxCardinality: 1
OnProperty: ISO country code

A9

Restriction

Cardinality: 1
OnProperty: longitude

Feature

geonames identifier

DatatypeProperty

History note: enAdded in version 3.1
Label: engeonames identifier
SubPropertyOf: Identifier

geyser

Code

Definition: ena type of hot spring with intermittent eruptions of jets of hot water and steam
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.GYSR
PrefLabel: engeyser

ghat

Code

Definition: ena set of steps leading to a river, which are of religious significance, and at their base is usually a platform for bathing
History note: enAdded in v3.0
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.GHAT
PrefLabel: enghat

glacier(s)

Code

Definition: ena 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
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.GLCR
PrefLabel: englacier(s)

gold mine(s)

Code

Definition: ena mine where gold ore, or alluvial gold is extracted
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.MNAU
PrefLabel: engold mine(s)

golf course

Code

Definition: ena recreation field where golf is played
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.RECG
PrefLabel: engolf course

gorge(s)

Code

Definition: ena short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.GRGE
PrefLabel: engorge(s)

grassland

Code

Definition: enan area dominated by grass vegetation
Is in scheme: V
Notation: V.GRSLD
PrefLabel: engrassland

grave

Code

Definition: ena burial site
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.GRVE
PrefLabel: engrave

gravel area

Code

Definition: enan area covered with gravel
Is in scheme: L
Notation: L.GVL
PrefLabel: engravel area

grazing area

Code

Definition: enan area of grasses and shrubs used for grazing
Is in scheme: L
Notation: L.GRAZ
PrefLabel: engrazing area

guest house

Code

Definition: ena house used to provide lodging for paying guests
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.GHSE
PrefLabel: enguest house

gulf

Code

Definition: ena large recess in the coastline, larger than a bay
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.GULF
PrefLabel: engulf

gully

Code

Definition: ena small valley-like feature
Is in scheme: U
Notation: U.GLYU
PrefLabel: engully

H

stream, lake, ...

Class

Comment: enstream, lake, ...

halting place

Code

Definition: ena place where caravans stop for rest
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.HLT
PrefLabel: enhalting place

hammock(s)

Code

Definition: ena patch of ground, distinct from and slightly above the surrounding plain or wetland. Often occurs in groups
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.HMCK
PrefLabel: enhammock(s)

hanging valley

Code

Definition: ena valley the floor of which is notably higher than the valley or shore to which it leads; most common in areas that have been glaciated
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.VALG
PrefLabel: enhanging valley

harbor(s)

Code

Definition: ena haven or space of deep water so sheltered by the adjacent land as to afford a safe anchorage for ships
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.HBR
PrefLabel: enharbor(s)

headland

Code

Definition: ena high projection of land extending into a large body of water beyond the line of the coast
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.HDLD
PrefLabel: enheadland

headwaters

Code

Definition: enthe source and upper part of a stream, including the upper drainage basin
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.STMH
PrefLabel: enheadwaters

heath

Code

Definition: enan upland moor or sandy area dominated by low shrubby vegetation including heather
Is in scheme: V
Notation: V.HTH
PrefLabel: enheath

heliport

Code

Definition: ena place where helicopters land and take off
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.AIRH
PrefLabel: enheliport

hermitage

Code

Definition: ena secluded residence, usually for religious sects
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.HERM
PrefLabel: enhermitage

hill

Code

Definition: ena rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.HLL
PrefLabel: enhill

hill

Code

Definition: enan elevation rising generally less than 500 meters
Is in scheme: U
Notation: U.HLLU
PrefLabel: enhill

hills

Code

Definition: enrounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.HLLS
PrefLabel: enhills

hills

Code

Definition: enelevations rising generally less than 500 meters
Is in scheme: U
Notation: U.HLSU
PrefLabel: enhills

historical administrative division

Code

History note: enAdded in v3.1
Is in scheme: A
Notation: A.ADMH
PrefLabel: enhistorical administrative division

historical capital of a political entity

Code

History note: enAdded in v3.1
Is in scheme: P
Notation: A.PPCLH
PrefLabel: enhistorical capital of a political entity

historical first-order administrative division

Code

History note: enAdded in v3.1
Is in scheme: A
Notation: A.ADM1H
PrefLabel: enhistorical first-order administrative division

historical fourth-order administrative division

Code

History note: enAdded in v3.1
Is in scheme: A
Notation: A.ADM4H
PrefLabel: enhistorical fourth-order administrative division

historical name

DatatypeProperty

Label: enhistorical name
SubPropertyOf: alternateName

historical political entity

Code

History note: enAdded in v3.1
Is in scheme: A
Notation: A.PCLH
PrefLabel: enhistorical political entity

historical populated place

Code

History note: enAdded in v3.1
Is in scheme: P
Notation: A.PPLH
PrefLabel: enhistorical populated place

historical region

Code

History note: enAdded in v3.1
Is in scheme: L
Notation: L.RGNH
PrefLabel: enhistorical region

historical second-order administrative division

Code

History note: enAdded in v3.1
Is in scheme: A
Notation: A.ADM2H
PrefLabel: enhistorical second-order administrative division

historical site

Code

Definition: ena place of historical importance
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.HSTS
PrefLabel: enhistorical site

historical third-order administrative division

Code

History note: enAdded in v3.1
Is in scheme: A
Notation: A.ADM3H
PrefLabel: enhistorical third-order administrative division

hole

Code

Definition: ena small depression of the sea floor
Is in scheme: U
Notation: U.HOLU
PrefLabel: enhole

homestead

Code

Definition: a residence, owner's or manager's, on a sheep or cattle station, woolshed, outcamp, or Aboriginal outstation, specific to Australia and New Zealand
History note: enAdded in v3.1
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.HMSD
PrefLabel: enhomestead

hospital

Code

Definition: ena building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.HSP
PrefLabel: enhospital

hot spring(s)

Code

Definition: ena place where hot ground water flows naturally out of the ground
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.SPNT
PrefLabel: enhot spring(s)

hotel

Code

Definition: ena building providing lodging and/or meals for the public
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.HTL
PrefLabel: enhotel

house(s)

Code

Definition: ena building used as a human habitation
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.HSE
PrefLabel: enhouse(s)

housing development

Code

Definition: ena tract of land on which many houses of similar design are built according to a development plan
Is in scheme: L
Notation: L.DEVH
PrefLabel: enhousing development

hunting reserve

Code

Definition: ena tract of land used primarily for hunting
Is in scheme: L
Notation: L.RESH
PrefLabel: enhunting reserve

hut

Code

Definition: ena small primitive house
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.HUT
PrefLabel: enhut

huts

Code

Definition: ensmall primitive houses
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.HUTS
PrefLabel: enhuts

hydroelectric power station

Code

Definition: ena building where electricity is generated from water power
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.PSH
PrefLabel: enhydroelectric power station

ISO country code

A two letters country code in the ISO 3166 listThe countryCode value for a Geoname Feature is equal to the countryCode value of the parentCountry value.

DatatypeProperty

Comment: enA two letters country code in the ISO 3166 list; enThe countryCode value for a Geoname Feature is equal to the countryCode value of the parentCountry value.
Domain: Feature
Label: enISO country code

icecap

Code

Definition: ena dome-shaped mass of glacial ice covering an area of mountain summits or other high lands; smaller than an ice sheet
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.CAPG
PrefLabel: enicecap

icecap depression

Code

Definition: ena comparatively depressed area on an icecap
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.DPRG
PrefLabel: enicecap depression

icecap dome

Code

Definition: ena comparatively elevated area on an icecap
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.DOMG
PrefLabel: enicecap dome

icecap ridge

Code

Definition: ena linear elevation on an icecap
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.RDGG
PrefLabel: enicecap ridge

independent political entity

Code

Is in scheme: A
Notation: A.PCLI
PrefLabel: enindependent political entity

industrial area

Code

Definition: enan area characterized by industrial activity
Is in scheme: L
Notation: L.INDS
PrefLabel: enindustrial area

inlet

Code

Definition: ena narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.INLT
PrefLabel: eninlet

inspection station

Code

Definition: ena station at which vehicles, goods, and people are inspected
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.STNI
PrefLabel: eninspection station

interdune trough(s)

Code

Definition: ena long wind-swept trough between parallel longitudinal dunes
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.TRGD
PrefLabel: eninterdune trough(s)

interfluve

Code

Definition: ena relatively undissected upland between adjacent stream valleys
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.INTF
PrefLabel: eninterfluve

intermittent lake

Code

Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.LKI
PrefLabel: enintermittent lake

intermittent lakes

Code

Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.LKSI
PrefLabel: enintermittent lakes

intermittent oxbow lake

Code

Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.LKOI
PrefLabel: enintermittent oxbow lake

intermittent pond

Code

Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.PNDI
PrefLabel: enintermittent pond

intermittent ponds

Code

Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.PNDSI
PrefLabel: enintermittent ponds

intermittent pool

Code

Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.POOLI
PrefLabel: enintermittent pool

intermittent reservoir

Code

Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.RSVI
PrefLabel: enintermittent reservoir

intermittent salt lake

Code

Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.LKNI
PrefLabel: enintermittent salt lake

intermittent salt lakes

Code

Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.LKSNI
PrefLabel: enintermittent salt lakes

intermittent salt pond(s)

Code

Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.PNDNI
PrefLabel: enintermittent salt pond(s)

intermittent stream

Code

Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.STMI
PrefLabel: enintermittent stream

intermittent wetland

Code

Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.WTLDI
PrefLabel: enintermittent wetland

iron mine(s)

Code

Definition: ena mine where iron ore is extracted
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.MNFE
PrefLabel: eniron mine(s)

irrigated field(s)

Code

Definition: ena tract of level or terraced land which is irrigated
Is in scheme: L
Notation: L.FLDI
PrefLabel: enirrigated field(s)

irrigation canal

Code

Definition: ena canal which serves as a main conduit for irrigation water
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.CNLI
PrefLabel: enirrigation canal

irrigation ditch

Code

Definition: ena ditch which serves to distribute irrigation water
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.DTCHI
PrefLabel: enirrigation ditch

irrigation system

Code

Definition: ena network of ditches and one or more of the following elements: water supply, reservoir, canal, pump, well, drain, etc.
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.SYSI
PrefLabel: enirrigation system

island

Code

Definition: ena tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.ISL
PrefLabel: enisland

islands

Code

Definition: entracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.ISLS
PrefLabel: enislands

islet

Code

Definition: ensmall island, bigger than rock, smaller than island.
History note: enAdded in v3.0
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.ISLET
PrefLabel: enislet

israeli settlement

Code

Is in scheme: P
Notation: P.STLMT
PrefLabel: enisraeli settlement

isthmus

Code

Definition: ena narrow strip of land connecting two larger land masses and bordered by water
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.ISTH
PrefLabel: enisthmus

jetty

Code

Definition: ena structure built out into the water at a river mouth or harbor entrance to regulate currents and silting
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.JTY
PrefLabel: enjetty

karst area

Code

Definition: ena distinctive landscape developed on soluble rock such as limestone characterized by sinkholes, caves, disappearing streams, and underground drainage
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.KRST
PrefLabel: enkarst area

knoll

Code

Definition: enan elevation rising generally more than 500 meters and less than 1,000 meters and of limited extent across the summit
Is in scheme: U
Notation: U.KNLU
PrefLabel: enknoll

knolls

Code

Definition: enelevations rising generally more than 500 meters and less than 1,000 meters and of limited extent across the summits
Is in scheme: U
Notation: U.KNSU
PrefLabel: enknolls

L

parks,area, ...

Class

Comment: enparks,area, ...

labor camp

Code

Definition: ena camp used by migrant or temporary laborers
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.CMPLA
PrefLabel: enlabor camp

lagoon

Code

Definition: ena shallow coastal waterbody, completely or partly separated from a larger body of water by a barrier island, coral reef or other depositional feature
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.LGN
PrefLabel: enlagoon

lagoons

Code

Definition: enshallow coastal waterbodies, completely or partly separated from a larger body of water by a barrier island, coral reef or other depositional feature
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.LGNS
PrefLabel: enlagoons

lake

Code

Definition: ena large inland body of standing water
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.LK
PrefLabel: enlake

lake bed(s)

Code

Definition: ena dried up or drained area of a former lake
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.LBED
PrefLabel: enlake bed(s)

lake channel(s)

Code

Definition: enthat part of a lake having water deep enough for navigation between islands, shoals, etc.
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.CHNL
PrefLabel: enlake channel(s)

lake region

Code

Definition: ena tract of land distinguished by numerous lakes
Is in scheme: L
Notation: L.RGNL
PrefLabel: enlake region

lakes

Code

Definition: enlarge inland bodies of standing water
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.LKS
PrefLabel: enlakes

land-tied island

Code

Definition: ena coastal island connected to the mainland by barrier beaches, levees or dikes
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.ISLT
PrefLabel: enland-tied island

landfill

Code

Definition: ena place for trash and garbage disposal in which the waste is buried between layers of earth to build up low-lying land
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.LNDF
PrefLabel: enlandfill

landing

Code

Definition: ena place where boats receive or discharge passengers and freight, but lacking most port facilities
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.LDNG
PrefLabel: enlanding

Language Schoollanguage school

Code

Definition: enLanguage Schools & Institutions
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.SCHL
PrefLabel: enLanguage School; enlanguage school

lava area

Code

Definition: enan area of solidified lava
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.LAVA
PrefLabel: enlava area

lead mine(s)

Code

Definition: ena mine where lead ore is extracted
Deprecated: true
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.MNPB
PrefLabel: enlead mine(s)

leased area

Code

Definition: ena tract of land leased to another country, usually for military installations
Is in scheme: A
Notation: A.LTER
PrefLabel: enleased area

ledge

Code

Definition: ena rocky projection or outcrop, commonly linear and near shore
Is in scheme: U
Notation: U.LDGU
PrefLabel: enledge

leper colony

Code

Definition: ena settled area inhabited by lepers in relative isolation
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.LEPC
PrefLabel: enleper colony

leprosarium

Code

Definition: enan asylum or hospital for lepers
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.HSPL
PrefLabel: enleprosarium

levee

Code

Definition: ena natural low embankment bordering a distributary or meandering stream; often built up artificially to control floods
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.LEV
PrefLabel: enlevee

levee

Code

Definition: enan embankment bordering a canyon, valley, or seachannel
Is in scheme: U
Notation: U.LEVU
PrefLabel: enlevee

level 1 administrative parent

ObjectProperty

Domain

Feature

Label

enlevel 1 administrative parent

Range

A4

Restriction

HasValue: first-order administrative division
OnProperty: feature code

SubPropertyOf

parent feature

level 2 administrative parent

ObjectProperty

Domain

Feature

Label

enlevel 2 administrative parent

Range

A5

Restriction

HasValue: second-order administrative division
OnProperty: feature code

SubPropertyOf

parent feature

level 3 administrative parent

ObjectProperty

Domain

Feature

Label

enlevel 3 administrative parent

Range

A16

Restriction

HasValue: third-order administrative division
OnProperty: feature code

SubPropertyOf

parent feature

level 4 administrative parent

ObjectProperty

Domain

Feature

Label

enlevel 4 administrative parent

Range

A7

Restriction

HasValue: fourth-order administrative division
OnProperty: feature code

SubPropertyOf

parent feature

library

Code

Definition: enA place in which information resources such as books are kept for reading, reference, or lending.
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.LIBR
PrefLabel: enlibrary

lighthouse

Code

Definition: ena distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.LTHSE
PrefLabel: enlighthouse

limekiln

Code

Definition: ena furnace in which limestone is reduced to lime
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.MFGLM
PrefLabel: enlimekiln

local government office

Code

Definition: ena facility housing local governmental offices, usually a city, town, or village hall
History note: enAdded in v3.0
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.GOVL
PrefLabel: enlocal government office

locality

Code

Definition: ena minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries
Is in scheme: L
Notation: L.LCTY
PrefLabel: enlocality

located in

Indicates that the subject resource is located in the object feature

ObjectProperty

Comment: enIndicates that the subject resource is located in the object feature
Label: enlocated in
Range: Feature

lock(s)

Code

Definition: ena basin in a waterway with gates at each end by means of which vessels are passed from one water level to another
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.LOCK
PrefLabel: enlock(s)

logging camp

Code

Definition: ena camp used by loggers
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.CMPL
PrefLabel: enlogging camp

lost river

Code

Definition: ena surface stream that disappears into an underground channel, or dries up in an arid area
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.STMSB
PrefLabel: enlost river

mall

Code

Definition: enA large, often enclosed shopping complex containing various stores, businesses, and restaurants usually accessible by common passageways.
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.MALL
PrefLabel: enmall

maneuver area

Code

Definition: ena tract of land where military field exercises are carried out
Is in scheme: L
Notation: L.MVA
PrefLabel: enmaneuver area

mangrove island

Code

Definition: ena mangrove swamp surrounded by a waterbody
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.ISLM
PrefLabel: enmangrove island

mangrove swamp

Code

Definition: ena tropical tidal mud flat characterized by mangrove vegetation
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.MGV
PrefLabel: enmangrove swamp

Map

A Web page displaying a map

Class

Comment: enA Web page displaying a map
Label: enMap
SubClassOf: Document

map

A geonames map centered on the feature.

ObjectProperty

Comment: enA geonames map centered on the feature.
Domain: Feature
Label: enmap
Range: Map

marina

Code

Definition: ena harbor facility for small boats, yachts, etc.
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.MAR
PrefLabel: enmarina

marine channel

Code

Definition: enthat part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.CHNM
PrefLabel: enmarine channel

maritime school

Code

Definition: ena school at which maritime sciences form the core of the curriculum
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.SCHN
PrefLabel: enmaritime school

market

Code

Definition: ena place where goods are bought and sold at regular intervals
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.MKT
PrefLabel: enmarket

marsh(es)

Code

Definition: ena wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.MRSH
PrefLabel: enmarsh(es)

master source holdings list

Code

Deprecated: true
Is in scheme: L
Notation: L.ZZZZZ
PrefLabel: enmaster source holdings list

meadow

Code

Definition: ena small, poorly drained area dominated by grassy vegetation
Is in scheme: V
Notation: V.MDW
PrefLabel: enmeadow

meander neck

Code

Definition: ena narrow strip of land between the two limbs of a meander loop at its narrowest point
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.NKM
PrefLabel: enmeander neck

median valley

Code

Definition: enthe axial depression of the mid-oceanic ridge system
Deprecated: true
Is in scheme: U
Notation: U.MDVU
PrefLabel: enmedian valley

medical center

Code

Definition: ena complex of health care buildings including two or more of the following: hospital, medical school, clinic, pharmacy, doctor's offices, etc.
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.CTRM
PrefLabel: enmedical center

mesa

Code

Definition: enan isolated, extensive, flat-topped elevation on the shelf, with relatively steep sides
Is in scheme: U
Notation: U.MESU
PrefLabel: enmesa

mesa(s)

Code

Definition: ena flat-topped, isolated elevation with steep slopes on all sides, less extensive than a plateau
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.MESA
PrefLabel: enmesa(s)

meteorological station

Code

Definition: ena station at which weather elements are recorded
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.STNM
PrefLabel: enmeteorological station

metro station

Code

Definition: enmetro station (Underground, Tube, or Métro)
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.MTRO
PrefLabel: enmetro station

military base

Code

Definition: ena place used by an army or other armed service for storing arms and supplies, and for accommodating and training troops, a base from which operations can be initiated
Is in scheme: L
Notation: L.MILB
PrefLabel: enmilitary base

military installation

Code

Definition: ena facility for use of and control by armed forces
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.INSM
PrefLabel: enmilitary installation

military school

Code

Definition: ena school at which military science forms the core of the curriculum
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.SCHM
PrefLabel: enmilitary school

mill(s)

Code

Definition: ena building housing machines for transforming, shaping, finishing, grinding, or extracting products
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.ML
PrefLabel: enmill(s)

mine(s)

Code

Definition: ena site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.MN
PrefLabel: enmine(s)

mining area

Code

Definition: enan area of mine sites where minerals and ores are extracted
Is in scheme: L
Notation: L.MNA
PrefLabel: enmining area

mining camp

Code

Definition: ena camp used by miners
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.CMPMN
PrefLabel: enmining camp

mission

Code

Definition: ena 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
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.MSSN
PrefLabel: enmission

moat

Code

Definition: enan annular depression that may not be continuous, located at the base of many seamounts, islands, and other isolated elevations
Is in scheme: U
Notation: U.MOTU
PrefLabel: enmoat

mole

Code

Definition: ena massive structure of masonry or large stones serving as a pier or breakwater
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.MOLE
PrefLabel: enmole

monastery

Code

Definition: ena building and grounds where a community of monks lives in seclusion
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.MSTY
PrefLabel: enmonastery

monument

Code

Definition: ena commemorative structure or statue
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.MNMT
PrefLabel: enmonument

moor(s)

Code

Definition: enan area of open ground overlaid with wet peaty soils
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.MOOR
PrefLabel: enmoor(s)

moraine

Code

Definition: ena mound, ridge, or other accumulation of glacial till
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.MRN
PrefLabel: enmoraine

mosque

Code

Definition: ena building for public Islamic worship
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.MSQE
PrefLabel: enmosque

mound

Code

Definition: ena low, isolated, rounded hill
Is in scheme: U
Notation: U.MNDU
PrefLabel: enmound

mound(s)

Code

Definition: ena low, isolated, rounded hill
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.MND
PrefLabel: enmound(s)

mountain

Code

Definition: enan elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.MT
PrefLabel: enmountain

mountain

Code

Definition: ena well-delineated subdivision of a large and complex positive feature
Is in scheme: U
Notation: U.MTU
PrefLabel: enmountain

mountains

Code

Definition: ena mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.MTS
PrefLabel: enmountains

mountains

Code

Definition: enwell-delineated subdivisions of a large and complex positive feature
Deprecated: true
Is in scheme: U
Notation: U.MTSU
PrefLabel: enmountains

mud flat(s)

Code

Definition: ena relatively level area of mud either between high and low tide lines, or subject to flooding
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.FLTM
PrefLabel: enmud flat(s)

munitions plant

Code

Definition: ena factory where ammunition is made
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.MFGM
PrefLabel: enmunitions plant

museum

Code

Definition: ena building where objects of permanent interest in one or more of the arts and sciences are preserved and exhibited
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.MUS
PrefLabel: enmuseum

name

The main international name of a feature. The value has no xml:lang tag.

DatatypeProperty

Comment: enThe main international name of a feature. The value has no xml:lang tag.
Domain: Feature
Label: enname

narrows

Code

Definition: ena navigable narrow part of a bay, strait, river, etc.
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.NRWS
PrefLabel: ennarrows

natural tunnel

Code

Definition: ena cave that is open at both ends
Is in scheme: R
Notation: R.TNLN
PrefLabel: ennatural tunnel

nature reserve

Code

Definition: enan area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitat
Is in scheme: L
Notation: L.RESN
PrefLabel: ennature reserve

naval base

Code

Definition: enan area used to store supplies, provide barracks for troops and naval personnel, a port for naval vessels, and from which operations are initiated
Is in scheme: L
Notation: L.NVB
PrefLabel: ennaval base

navigation canal(s)

Code

Definition: ena watercourse constructed for navigation of vessels
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.CNLN
PrefLabel: ennavigation canal(s)

navigation channel

Code

Definition: ena buoyed channel of sufficient depth for the safe navigation of vessels
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.CHNN
PrefLabel: ennavigation channel

nearby

A feature close to the reference feature

ObjectProperty

Comment: enA feature close to the reference feature
Domain: Feature
Label: ennearby
Range: Feature

nearby features

Links to an RDF document containing the descriptions of nearby features

ObjectProperty

Comment: enLinks to an RDF document containing the descriptions of nearby features
Domain: Feature
Label: ennearby features
Range: RDF Data

neighbour

A feature sharing a common boarder with the reference feature

Comment: enA feature sharing a common boarder with the reference feature
Domain: Feature
Label: enneighbour
Range: Feature

neighbouring features

Links to an RDF document containing the descriptions of neighbouring features. Applies when the feature has definite boarders.

ObjectProperty

Comment: enLinks to an RDF document containing the descriptions of neighbouring features. Applies when the feature has definite boarders.
Domain: Feature
Label: enneighbouring features
Range: RDF Data

nickel mine(s)

Code

Definition: ena mine where nickel ore is extracted
Deprecated: true
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.MNNI
PrefLabel: ennickel mine(s)

notation

Used to store the values of feature codes

DatatypeProperty

Comment: enUsed to store the values of feature codes
Label: ennotation

novitiate

Code

Definition: ena religious house or school where novices are trained
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.NOV
PrefLabel: ennovitiate

nunatak

Code

Definition: ena rock or mountain peak protruding through glacial ice
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.NTK
PrefLabel: ennunatak

nunataks

Code

Definition: enrocks or mountain peaks protruding through glacial ice
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.NTKS
PrefLabel: ennunataks

nursery(-ies)

Code

Definition: ena place where plants are propagated for transplanting or grafting
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.NSY
PrefLabel: ennursery(-ies)

oasis(-es)

Code

Definition: enan area in a desert made productive by the availability of water
Is in scheme: L
Notation: L.OAS
PrefLabel: enoasis(-es)

observation point

Code

Definition: ena wildlife or scenic observation point
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.OBPT
PrefLabel: enobservation point

observatory

Code

Definition: ena facility equipped for observation of atmospheric or space phenomena
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.OBS
PrefLabel: enobservatory

ocean

Code

Definition: enone of the major divisions of the vast expanse of salt water covering part of the earth
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.OCN
PrefLabel: enocean

office building

Code

Definition: encommercial building where business and/or services are conducted
History note: enAdded in v3.0
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.BLDO
PrefLabel: enoffice building

official name

A name in an official local language

DatatypeProperty

Comment: enA name in an official local language
Domain: Feature
Label: enofficial name
SubPropertyOf: prefLabel

oil camp

Code

Definition: ena camp used by oilfield workers
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.CMPO
PrefLabel: enoil camp

oil palm plantation

Code

Definition: enan estate specializing in the cultivation of oil palm trees
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.ESTO
PrefLabel: enoil palm plantation

oil pipeline

Code

Definition: ena pipeline used for transporting oil
Is in scheme: R
Notation: R.OILP
PrefLabel: enoil pipeline

oil pipeline junction

Code

Definition: ena section of an oil pipeline where two or more pipes join together
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.OILJ
PrefLabel: enoil pipeline junction

oil pipeline terminal

Code

Definition: ena tank farm or loading facility at the end of an oil pipeline
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.TRMO
PrefLabel: enoil pipeline terminal

oil pumping station

Code

Definition: ena facility for pumping oil through a pipeline
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.PMPO
PrefLabel: enoil pumping station

oil refinery

Code

Definition: ena facility for converting crude oil into refined petroleum products
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.OILR
PrefLabel: enoil refinery

oil well

Code

Definition: ena well from which oil may be pumped
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.OILW
PrefLabel: enoil well

oilfield

Code

Definition: enan area containing a subterranean store of petroleum of economic value
Is in scheme: L
Notation: L.OILF
PrefLabel: enoilfield

olive grove

Code

Definition: ena planting of olive trees
Is in scheme: V
Notation: V.GRVO
PrefLabel: enolive grove

olive oil mill

Code

Definition: ena mill where oil is extracted from olives
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.MLO
PrefLabel: enolive oil mill

opera house

Code

Definition: enA theater designed chiefly for the performance of operas.
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.OPRA
PrefLabel: enopera house

orchard(s)

Code

Definition: ena planting of fruit or nut trees
Is in scheme: V
Notation: V.OCH
PrefLabel: enorchard(s)

ore treatment plant

Code

Definition: ena facility for improving the metal content of ore by concentration
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.MLM
PrefLabel: enore treatment plant

overfalls

Code

Definition: enan area of breaking waves caused by the meeting of currents or by waves moving against the current
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.OVF
PrefLabel: enoverfalls

oxbow lake

Code

Definition: ena crescent-shaped lake commonly found adjacent to meandering streams
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.LKO
PrefLabel: enoxbow lake

P

city, village,...

Class

Comment: encity, village,...

pagoda

Code

Definition: ena tower-like storied structure, usually a Buddhist shrine
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.PGDA
PrefLabel: enpagoda

palace

Code

Definition: ena large stately house, often a royal or presidential residence
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.PAL
PrefLabel: enpalace

palm grove

Code

Definition: ena planting of palm trees
Is in scheme: V
Notation: V.GRVP
PrefLabel: enpalm grove

palm tree reserve

Code

Definition: enan area of palm trees where use is controlled
Is in scheme: L
Notation: L.RESP
PrefLabel: enpalm tree reserve

pan

Code

Definition: ena near-level shallow, natural depression or basin, usually containing an intermittent lake, pond, or pool
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.PAN
PrefLabel: enpan

pans

Code

Definition: ena near-level shallow, natural depression or basin, usually containing an intermittent lake, pond, or pool
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.PANS
PrefLabel: enpans

parent country

ObjectProperty

Domain

Feature

Label

enparent country

Range

A3

Restriction

HasValue: independent political entity
OnProperty: feature code

SubPropertyOf

parent feature

A feature parent of the current one, in either administrative or physical subdivision.

Comment: enA feature parent of the current one, in either administrative or physical subdivision.
Domain: Feature
Label: enparent feature
Range: Feature

parish

Code

Definition: enan ecclesiastical district
Is in scheme: A
Notation: A.PRSH
PrefLabel: enparish

park

Code

Definition: enan area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation
Is in scheme: L
Notation: L.PRK
PrefLabel: enpark

park gate

Code

Definition: ena controlled access to a park
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.PRKGT
PrefLabel: enpark gate

park headquarters

Code

Definition: ena park administrative facility
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.PRKHQ
PrefLabel: enpark headquarters

parking lot

Code

Definition: enan area used for parking vehicles
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.PKLT
PrefLabel: enparking lot

pass

Code

Definition: ena break in a mountain range or other high obstruction, used for transportation from one side to the other [See also gap]
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.PASS
PrefLabel: enpass

patrol post

Code

Definition: ena post from which patrols are sent out
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.PSTP
PrefLabel: enpatrol post

peak

Code

Definition: ena pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.PK
PrefLabel: enpeak

peak

Code

Definition: ena prominent elevation, part of a larger feature, either pointed or of very limited extent across the summit
Is in scheme: U
Notation: U.PKU
PrefLabel: enpeak

peaks

Code

Definition: enpointed elevations atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic features
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.PKS
PrefLabel: enpeaks

peaks

Code

Definition: enprominent elevations, part of a larger feature, either pointed or of very limited extent across the summit
Is in scheme: U
Notation: U.PKSU
PrefLabel: enpeaks

peat cutting area

Code

Definition: enan area where peat is harvested
Is in scheme: L
Notation: L.PEAT
PrefLabel: enpeat cutting area

peninsula

Code

Definition: enan elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.PEN
PrefLabel: enpeninsula

petroleum basin

Code

Definition: enan area underlain by an oil-rich structural basin
Is in scheme: L
Notation: L.BSNP
PrefLabel: enpetroleum basin

phosphate works

Code

Definition: ena facility for producing fertilizer
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.MFGPH
PrefLabel: enphosphate works

pier

Code

Definition: ena structure built out into navigable water on piles providing berthing for ships and recreation
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.PIER
PrefLabel: enpier

pine grove

Code

Definition: ena planting of pine trees
Is in scheme: V
Notation: V.GRVPN
PrefLabel: enpine grove

pinnacle

Code

Definition: ena high tower or spire-shaped pillar of rock or coral, alone or cresting a summit
Is in scheme: U
Notation: U.PNLU
PrefLabel: enpinnacle

placer mine(s)

Code

Definition: ena place where heavy metals are concentrated and running water is used to extract them from unconsolidated sediments
Deprecated: true
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.MNPL
PrefLabel: enplacer mine(s)

plain

Code

Definition: ena flat, gently sloping or nearly level region
Is in scheme: U
Notation: U.PLNU
PrefLabel: enplain

plain(s)

Code

Definition: enan extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.PLN
PrefLabel: enplain(s)

plateau

Code

Definition: enan elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.PLAT
PrefLabel: enplateau

plateau

Code

Definition: ena comparatively flat-topped feature of considerable extent, dropping off abruptly on one or more sides
Is in scheme: U
Notation: U.PLTU
PrefLabel: enplateau

platform

Code

Definition: ena flat or gently sloping underwater surface extending seaward from the shore
Deprecated: true
Is in scheme: U
Notation: U.PLFU
PrefLabel: enplatform

point

Code

Definition: ena tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.PT
PrefLabel: enpoint

points

Code

Definition: entapering pieces of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.PTS
PrefLabel: enpoints

polder

Code

Definition: enan area reclaimed from the sea by diking and draining
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.PLDR
PrefLabel: enpolder

police post

Code

Definition: ena building in which police are stationed
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.PP
PrefLabel: enpolice post

political entity

Code

Is in scheme: A
Notation: A.PCL
PrefLabel: enpolitical entity

pond

Code

Definition: ena small standing waterbody
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.PND
PrefLabel: enpond

ponds

Code

Definition: ensmall standing waterbodies
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.PNDS
PrefLabel: enponds

pool(s)

Code

Definition: ena 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
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.POOL
PrefLabel: enpool(s)

populated locality

Code

Definition: enan area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings
Is in scheme: P
Notation: P.PPLL
PrefLabel: enpopulated locality

populated place

Code

Definition: ena city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Is in scheme: P
Notation: P.PPL
PrefLabel: enpopulated place

populated places

Code

Definition: encities, towns, villages, or other agglomerations of buildings where people live and work
Is in scheme: P
Notation: P.PPLS
PrefLabel: enpopulated places

population

DatatypeProperty

Domain: Feature
Label: enpopulation
Range: integer

port

Code

Definition: ena place provided with terminal and transfer facilities for loading and discharging waterborne cargo or passengers, usually located in a harbor
Is in scheme: L
Notation: L.PRT
PrefLabel: enport

portage

Code

Definition: ena place where boats, goods, etc., are carried overland between navigable waters
Is in scheme: R
Notation: R.PTGE
PrefLabel: enportage

post office

Code

Definition: ena public building in which mail is received, sorted and distributed
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.PO
PrefLabel: enpost office

postal code

DatatypeProperty

Domain: Feature
Label: enpostal code

postgrad & MBA

Code

Definition: enPost Universitary Education Institutes (post graduate studies and highly specialised master programs) & MBA
Deprecated: true
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.UNIO
PrefLabel: enpostgrad & MBA

power station

Code

Definition: ena facility for generating electric power
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.PS
PrefLabel: enpower station

prison

Code

Definition: ena facility for confining prisoners
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.PRN
PrefLabel: enprison

promenade

Code

Definition: ena place for public walking, usually along a beach front
Is in scheme: R
Notation: R.PRMN
PrefLabel: enpromenade

promontory(-ies)

Code

Definition: ena bluff or prominent hill overlooking or projecting into a lowland
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.PROM
PrefLabel: enpromontory(-ies)

province

Code

Definition: ena region identifiable by a group of similar physiographic features whose characteristics are markedly in contrast with surrounding areas
Is in scheme: U
Notation: U.PRVU
PrefLabel: enprovince

pyramid

Code

Definition: enan ancient massive structure of square ground plan with four triangular faces meeting at a point and used for enclosing tombs
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.PYR
PrefLabel: enpyramid

pyramids

Code

Definition: enancient massive structures of square ground plan with four triangular faces meeting at a point and used for enclosing tombs
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.PYRS
PrefLabel: enpyramids

quarry(-ies)

Code

Definition: ena surface mine where building stone or gravel and sand, etc. are extracted
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.MNQR
PrefLabel: enquarry(-ies)

quay

Code

Definition: ena structure of solid construction along a shore or bank which provides berthing for ships and which generally provides cargo handling facilities
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.QUAY
PrefLabel: enquay

quicksand

Code

Definition: enan area where loose sand with water moving through it may become unstable when heavy objects are placed at the surface, causing them to sink
Is in scheme: L
Notation: L.QCKS
PrefLabel: enquicksand

R

road, railroad, ...

Class

Comment: enroad, railroad, ...

RDF Data

A Document containing RDF description of one or several features.

Class

Comment: enA Document containing RDF description of one or several features.
Label: enRDF Data
SubClassOf: Document

racetrack

Code

Definition: ena track where races are held
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.RECR
PrefLabel: enracetrack

radio observatory

Code

Definition: ena facility equipped with an array of antennae for receiving radio waves from space
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.OBSR
PrefLabel: enradio observatory

radio station

Code

Definition: ena facility for producing and transmitting information by radio waves
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.STNR
PrefLabel: enradio station

railroad

Code

Definition: ena permanent twin steel-rail track on which freight and passenger cars move long distances
Is in scheme: R
Notation: R.RR
PrefLabel: enrailroad

railroad junction

Code

Definition: ena place where two or more railroad tracks join
Is in scheme: R
Notation: R.RJCT
PrefLabel: enrailroad junction

railroad siding

Code

Definition: ena short track parallel to and joining the main track
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.RSD
PrefLabel: enrailroad siding

railroad signal

Code

Definition: ena signal at the entrance of a particular section of track governing the movement of trains
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.RSGNL
PrefLabel: enrailroad signal

railroad station

Code

Definition: ena facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.RSTN
PrefLabel: enrailroad station

railroad stop

Code

Definition: ena place lacking station facilities where trains stop to pick up and unload passengers and freight
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.RSTP
PrefLabel: enrailroad stop

railroad tunnel

Code

Definition: ena tunnel through which a railroad passes
Is in scheme: R
Notation: R.TNLRR
PrefLabel: enrailroad tunnel

railroad yard

Code

Definition: ena system of tracks used for the making up of trains, and switching and storing freight cars
Is in scheme: R
Notation: R.RYD
PrefLabel: enrailroad yard

ramp

Code

Definition: ena gentle slope connecting areas of different elevations
Deprecated: true
Is in scheme: U
Notation: U.RMPU
PrefLabel: enramp

ranch(es)

Code

Definition: ena large farm specializing in extensive grazing of livestock
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.RNCH
PrefLabel: enranch(es)

range

Code

Definition: ena series of associated ridges or seamounts
Deprecated: true
Is in scheme: U
Notation: U.RNGU
PrefLabel: enrange

rapids

Code

Definition: ena turbulent section of a stream associated with a steep, irregular stream bed
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.RPDS
PrefLabel: enrapids

ravine

Code

Definition: ena small canyon
Deprecated: true
Is in scheme: U
Notation: U.RAVU
PrefLabel: enravine

ravine(s)

Code

Definition: ena small, narrow, deep, steep-sided stream channel, smaller than a gorge
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.RVN
PrefLabel: enravine(s)

reach

Code

Definition: ena straight section of a navigable stream or channel between two bends
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.RCH
PrefLabel: enreach

reef

Code

Definition: ena surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material
Is in scheme: U
Notation: U.RFU
PrefLabel: enreef

reef(s)

Code

Definition: ena surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.RF
PrefLabel: enreef(s)

reefs

Code

Definition: ensurface-navigation hazards composed of consolidated material
Is in scheme: U
Notation: U.RFSU
PrefLabel: enreefs

reformatory

Code

Definition: ena facility for confining, training, and reforming young law offenders
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.PRNJ
PrefLabel: enreformatory

refugee camp

Code

Definition: ena camp used by refugees
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.CMPRF
PrefLabel: enrefugee camp

region

Code

Definition: enan area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics
Is in scheme: L
Notation: L.RGN
PrefLabel: enregion

religious center

Code

Definition: ena facility where more than one religious activity is carried out, e.g., retreat, school, monastery, worship
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.CTRR
PrefLabel: enreligious center

religious populated place

Code

Definition: ena populated place whose population is largely engaged in religious occupations
Is in scheme: P
Notation: P.PPLR
PrefLabel: enreligious populated place

religious site

Code

Definition: enan ancient site of significant religious importance
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.RLG
PrefLabel: enreligious site

republic

Code

Deprecated: true
Is in scheme: L
Notation: L.REP
PrefLabel: enrepublic

research institute

Code

Definition: ena facility where research is carried out
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.ITTR
PrefLabel: enresearch institute

reservation

Code

Definition: ena tract of land set aside for aboriginal, tribal, or native populations
Is in scheme: L
Notation: L.RESV
PrefLabel: enreservation

reserve

Code

Definition: ena tract of public land reserved for future use or restricted as to use
Is in scheme: L
Notation: L.RES
PrefLabel: enreserve

reservoir(s)

Code

Definition: enan artificial pond or lake
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.RSV
PrefLabel: enreservoir(s)

resort

Code

Definition: ena specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.RSRT
PrefLabel: enresort

restaurant

Code

Definition: enA place where meals are served to the public
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.REST
PrefLabel: enrestaurant

resthouse

Code

Definition: ena structure maintained for the rest and shelter of travelers
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.RHSE
PrefLabel: enresthouse

retreat

Code

Definition: ena place of temporary seclusion, especially for religious groups
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.RLGR
PrefLabel: enretreat

ridge

Code

Definition: ena long narrow elevation with steep sides
Is in scheme: U
Notation: U.RDGU
PrefLabel: enridge

ridge(s)

Code

Definition: ena long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.RDGE
PrefLabel: enridge(s)

ridges

Code

Definition: enlong narrow elevations with steep sides
Is in scheme: U
Notation: U.RDSU
PrefLabel: enridges

rise

Code

Definition: ena broad elevation that rises gently, and generally smoothly, from the sea floor
Is in scheme: U
Notation: U.RISU
PrefLabel: enrise

road

Code

Definition: enan open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles
Is in scheme: R
Notation: R.RD
PrefLabel: enroad

road bend

Code

Definition: ena conspicuously curved or bent section of a road
Is in scheme: R
Notation: R.RDB
PrefLabel: enroad bend

road cut

Code

Definition: enan excavation cut through a hill or ridge for a road
Is in scheme: R
Notation: R.RDCUT
PrefLabel: enroad cut

road junction

Code

Definition: ena place where two or more roads join
Is in scheme: R
Notation: R.RDJCT
PrefLabel: enroad junction

road tunnel

Code

Definition: ena tunnel through which a road passes
Is in scheme: R
Notation: R.TNLRD
PrefLabel: enroad tunnel

roadstead

Code

Definition: enan open anchorage affording less protection than a harbor
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.RDST
PrefLabel: enroadstead

rock

Code

Definition: ena conspicuous, isolated rocky mass
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.RK
PrefLabel: enrock

rock desert

Code

Definition: ena relatively sand-free, high bedrock plateau in a hot desert, with or without a gravel veneer
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.HMDA
PrefLabel: enrock desert

rockfall

Code

Definition: enan irregular mass of fallen rock at the base of a cliff or steep slope
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.RKFL
PrefLabel: enrockfall

rocks

Code

Definition: enconspicuous, isolated rocky masses
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.RKS
PrefLabel: enrocks

rookery

Code

Definition: ena breeding place of a colony of birds or seals
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.RKRY
PrefLabel: enrookery

rubber plantation

Code

Definition: enan estate which specializes in growing and tapping rubber trees
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.ESTR
PrefLabel: enrubber plantation

ruin(s)

Code

Definition: ena destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.RUIN
PrefLabel: enruin(s)

ruined bridge

Code

Definition: ena destroyed or decayed bridge which is no longer functional
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.BDGQ
PrefLabel: enruined bridge

ruined dam

Code

Definition: ena destroyed or decayed dam which is no longer functional
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.DAMQ
PrefLabel: enruined dam

S

spot, building, farm, ...

Class

Comment: enspot, building, farm, ...

sabkha(s)

Code

Definition: ena salt flat or salt encrusted plain subject to periodic inundation from flooding or high tides
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.SBKH
PrefLabel: ensabkha(s)

saddle

Code

Definition: ena broad, open pass crossing a ridge or between hills or mountains
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.SDL
PrefLabel: ensaddle

saddle

Code

Definition: ena low part, resembling in shape a saddle, in a ridge or between contiguous seamounts
Is in scheme: U
Notation: U.SDLU
PrefLabel: ensaddle

salt area

Code

Definition: ena shallow basin or flat where salt accumulates after periodic inundation
Is in scheme: L
Notation: L.SALT
PrefLabel: ensalt area

salt evaporation ponds

Code

Definition: endiked salt ponds used in the production of solar evaporated salt
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.MFGN
PrefLabel: ensalt evaporation ponds

salt lake

Code

Definition: enan inland body of salt water with no outlet
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.LKN
PrefLabel: ensalt lake

salt lakes

Code

Definition: eninland bodies of salt water with no outlet
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.LKSN
PrefLabel: ensalt lakes

salt marsh

Code

Definition: ena flat area, subject to periodic salt water inundation, dominated by grassy salt-tolerant plants
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.MRSHN
PrefLabel: ensalt marsh

salt mine(s)

Code

Definition: ena mine from which salt is extracted
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.MNN
PrefLabel: ensalt mine(s)

salt pond

Code

Definition: ena small standing body of salt water often in a marsh or swamp, usually along a seacoast
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.PNDN
PrefLabel: ensalt pond

salt ponds

Code

Definition: ensmall standing bodies of salt water often in a marsh or swamp, usually along a seacoast
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.PNDSN
PrefLabel: ensalt ponds

sanatorium

Code

Definition: ena facility where victims of physical or mental disorders are treated
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.SNTR
PrefLabel: ensanatorium

sand area

Code

Definition: ena tract of land covered with sand
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.SAND
PrefLabel: ensand area

sandy desert

Code

Definition: enan extensive tract of shifting sand and sand dunes
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.ERG
PrefLabel: ensandy desert

satellite station

Code

Definition: ena facility for tracking and communicating with orbiting satellites
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.STNS
PrefLabel: ensatellite station

sawmill

Code

Definition: ena mill where logs or lumber are sawn to specified shapes and sizes
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.MLSW
PrefLabel: ensawmill

school

Code

Definition: enbuilding(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.SCH
PrefLabel: enschool

scientific research base

Code

Definition: ena scientific facility used as a base from which research is carried out or monitored
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.STNB
PrefLabel: enscientific research base

scrubland

Code

Definition: enan area of low trees, bushes, and shrubs stunted by some environmental limitation
Is in scheme: V
Notation: V.SCRB
PrefLabel: enscrubland

sea

Code

Definition: ena large body of salt water more or less confined by continuous land or chains of islands forming a subdivision of an ocean
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.SEA
PrefLabel: ensea

seachannel

Code

Definition: ena continuously sloping, elongated depression commonly found in fans or plains and customarily bordered by levees on one or two sides
Is in scheme: U
Notation: U.SCNU
PrefLabel: enseachannel

seachannels

Code

Definition: encontinuously sloping, elongated depressions commonly found in fans or plains and customarily bordered by levees on one or two sides
Is in scheme: U
Notation: U.SCSU
PrefLabel: enseachannels

seamount

Code

Definition: enan elevation rising generally more than 1,000 meters and of limited extent across the summit
Is in scheme: U
Notation: U.SMU
PrefLabel: enseamount

seamounts

Code

Definition: enelevations rising generally more than 1,000 meters and of limited extent across the summit
Is in scheme: U
Notation: U.SMSU
PrefLabel: enseamounts

seaplane landing area

Code

Definition: ena place on a waterbody where floatplanes land and take off
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.AIRS
PrefLabel: enseaplane landing area

seat of a first-order administrative division

Code

Definition: enseat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)
Is in scheme: P
Notation: P.PPLA
PrefLabel: enseat of a first-order administrative division

seat of a fourth-order administrative division

Code

Is in scheme: P
Notation: P.PPLA4
PrefLabel: enseat of a fourth-order administrative division

seat of a second-order administrative division

Code

Is in scheme: P
Notation: P.PPLA2
PrefLabel: enseat of a second-order administrative division

seat of a third-order administrative division

Code

Is in scheme: P
Notation: P.PPLA3
PrefLabel: enseat of a third-order administrative division

seat of government of a political entity

Code

Is in scheme: P
Notation: P.PPLG
PrefLabel: enseat of government of a political entity

second-order administrative division

Code

Definition: ena subdivision of a first-order administrative division
Is in scheme: A
Notation: A.ADM2
PrefLabel: ensecond-order administrative division

section of bank

Code

Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.BNKX
PrefLabel: ensection of bank

section of canal

Code

Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.CNLX
PrefLabel: ensection of canal

section of estate

Code

Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.ESTX
PrefLabel: ensection of estate

section of harbor

Code

Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.HBRX
PrefLabel: ensection of harbor

section of independent political entity

Code

Is in scheme: A
Notation: A.PCLIX
PrefLabel: ensection of independent political entity

section of intermittent stream

Code

Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.STMIX
PrefLabel: ensection of intermittent stream

section of island

Code

Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.ISLX
PrefLabel: ensection of island

section of lagoon

Code

Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.LGNX
PrefLabel: ensection of lagoon

section of lake

Code

Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.LKX
PrefLabel: ensection of lake

section of peninsula

Code

Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.PENX
PrefLabel: ensection of peninsula

section of plain

Code

Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.PLNX
PrefLabel: ensection of plain

section of plateau

Code

Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.PLATX
PrefLabel: ensection of plateau

section of populated place

Code

Is in scheme: P
Notation: P.PPLX
PrefLabel: ensection of populated place

section of reef

Code

Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.RFX
PrefLabel: ensection of reef

section of stream

Code

Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.STMX
PrefLabel: ensection of stream

section of valley

Code

Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.VALX
PrefLabel: ensection of valley

section of wadi

Code

Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.WADX
PrefLabel: ensection of wadi

section of waterfall(s)

Code

Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.FLLSX
PrefLabel: ensection of waterfall(s)

semi-independent political entity

Code

Is in scheme: A
Notation: A.PCLS
PrefLabel: ensemi-independent political entity

sewage treatment plant

Code

Definition: enfacility for the processing of sewage and/or wastewater
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.SWT
PrefLabel: ensewage treatment plant

sheepfold

Code

Definition: ena fence or wall enclosure for sheep and other small herd animals
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.SHPF
PrefLabel: ensheepfold

shelf

Code

Definition: ena zone adjacent to a continent (or around an island) that extends from the low water line to a depth at which there is usually a marked increase of slope towards oceanic depths
Is in scheme: U
Notation: U.SHFU
PrefLabel: enshelf

shelf edge

Code

Definition: ena line along which there is a marked increase of slope at the outer margin of a continental shelf or island shelf
Is in scheme: U
Notation: U.EDGU
PrefLabel: enshelf edge

shelf valley

Code

Definition: ena valley on the shelf, generally the shoreward extension of a canyon
Is in scheme: U
Notation: U.SHVU
PrefLabel: enshelf valley

shoal

Code

Definition: ena surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material
Is in scheme: U
Notation: U.SHLU
PrefLabel: enshoal

shoal(s)

Code

Definition: ena surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.SHOL
PrefLabel: enshoal(s)

shoals

Code

Definition: enhazards to surface navigation composed of unconsolidated material
Is in scheme: U
Notation: U.SHSU
PrefLabel: enshoals

shore

Code

Definition: ena narrow zone bordering a waterbody which covers and uncovers at high and low water, respectively
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.SHOR
PrefLabel: enshore

short name

DatatypeProperty

Domain: Feature
Label: enshort name
SubPropertyOf: alternateName

shrine

Code

Definition: ena structure or place memorializing a person or religious concept
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.SHRN
PrefLabel: enshrine

sill

Code

Definition: enthe low part of an underwater gap or saddle separating basins, including a similar feature at the mouth of a fjord
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.SILL
PrefLabel: ensill

sill

Code

Definition: enthe low part of a gap or saddle separating basins
Is in scheme: U
Notation: U.SILU
PrefLabel: ensill

sinkhole

Code

Definition: ena small crater-shape depression in a karst area
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.SINK
PrefLabel: ensinkhole

sisal plantation

Code

Definition: enan estate that specializes in growing sisal
Deprecated: true
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.ESTSL
PrefLabel: ensisal plantation

slide

Code

Definition: ena mound of earth material, at the base of a slope and the associated scoured area
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.SLID
PrefLabel: enslide

slope

Code

Definition: enthe slope seaward from the shelf edge to the beginning of a continental rise or the point where there is a general reduction in slope
Is in scheme: U
Notation: U.SLPU
PrefLabel: enslope

slope(s)

Code

Definition: ena surface with a relatively uniform slope angle
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.SLP
PrefLabel: enslope(s)

sluice

Code

Definition: ena conduit or passage for carrying off surplus water from a waterbody, usually regulated by means of a sluice gate
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.SLCE
PrefLabel: ensluice

snowfield

Code

Definition: enan area of permanent snow and ice forming the accumulation area of a glacier
Is in scheme: L
Notation: L.SNOW
PrefLabel: ensnowfield

sound

Code

Definition: ena long arm of the sea forming a channel between the mainland and an island or islands; or connecting two larger bodies of water
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.SD
PrefLabel: ensound

spa

Code

Definition: ena resort area usually developed around a medicinal spring
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.SPA
PrefLabel: enspa

space center

Code

Definition: ena facility for launching, tracking, or controlling satellites and space vehicles
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.CTRS
PrefLabel: enspace center

spillway

Code

Definition: ena passage or outlet through which surplus water flows over, around or through a dam
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.SPLY
PrefLabel: enspillway

spit

Code

Definition: ena narrow, straight or curved continuation of a beach into a waterbody
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.SPIT
PrefLabel: enspit

spring(s)

Code

Definition: ena place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.SPNG
PrefLabel: enspring(s)

spur

Code

Definition: ena subordinate elevation, ridge, or rise projecting outward from a larger feature
Is in scheme: U
Notation: U.SPRU
PrefLabel: enspur

spur(s)

Code

Definition: ena subordinate ridge projecting outward from a hill, mountain or other elevation
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.SPUR
PrefLabel: enspur(s)

square

Code

Definition: ena broad, open, public area near the center of a town or city
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.SQR
PrefLabel: ensquare

stable

Code

Definition: ena building for the shelter and feeding of farm animals, especially horses
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.STBL
PrefLabel: enstable

stadium

Code

Definition: ena structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.STDM
PrefLabel: enstadium

State Exam Prep Centre

Code

Definition: enstate exam preparation centres
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.SECP
PrefLabel: enState Exam Prep Centre

steps

Code

Definition: enstones or slabs placed for ease in ascending or descending a steep slope
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.STPS
PrefLabel: ensteps

stock route

Code

Definition: ena route taken by livestock herds
Is in scheme: R
Notation: R.STKR
PrefLabel: enstock route

stony desert

Code

Definition: ena desert plain characterized by a surface veneer of gravel and stones
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.REG
PrefLabel: enstony desert

store

Code

Definition: ena building where goods and/or services are offered for sale
History note: enAdded in v3.0
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.RET
PrefLabel: enstore

storehouse

Code

Definition: ena building for storing goods, especially provisions
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.SHSE
PrefLabel: enstorehouse

strait

Code

Definition: ena relatively narrow waterway, usually narrower and less extensive than a sound, connecting two larger bodies of water
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.STRT
PrefLabel: enstrait

stream

Code

Definition: ena body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.STM
PrefLabel: enstream

stream bank

Code

Definition: ena sloping margin of a stream channel which normally confines the stream to its channel on land
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.BNKR
PrefLabel: enstream bank

stream bend

Code

Definition: ena conspicuously curved or bent segment of a stream
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.STMB
PrefLabel: enstream bend

stream mouth(s)

Code

Definition: ena place where a stream discharges into a lagoon, lake, or the sea
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.STMM
PrefLabel: enstream mouth(s)

streams

Code

Definition: enbodies of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.STMS
PrefLabel: enstreams

street

Code

Definition: ena paved urban thoroughfare
Is in scheme: R
Notation: R.ST
PrefLabel: enstreet

sub-surface dam

Code

Definition: ena dam put down to bedrock in a sand river
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.DAMSB
PrefLabel: ensub-surface dam

sugar mill

Code

Definition: ena facility where sugar cane is processed into raw sugar
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.MLSG
PrefLabel: ensugar mill

sugar plantation

Code

Definition: enan estate that specializes in growing sugar cane
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.ESTSG
PrefLabel: ensugar plantation

sugar refinery

Code

Definition: ena facility for converting raw sugar into refined sugar
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.MFGSG
PrefLabel: ensugar refinery

sulphur spring(s)

Code

Definition: ena place where sulphur ground water flows naturally out of the ground
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.SPNS
PrefLabel: ensulphur spring(s)

swamp

Code

Definition: ena wetland dominated by tree vegetation
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.SWMP
PrefLabel: enswamp

T

mountain, hill, rock, ...

Class

Comment: enmountain, hill, rock, ...

tablemount (or guyot)

Code

Definition: ena seamount having a comparatively smooth, flat top
Is in scheme: U
Notation: U.TMTU
PrefLabel: entablemount (or guyot)

tablemounts (or guyots)

Code

Definition: enseamounts having a comparatively smooth, flat top
Is in scheme: U
Notation: U.TMSU
PrefLabel: entablemounts (or guyots)

talus slope

Code

Definition: ena steep concave slope formed by an accumulation of loose rock fragments at the base of a cliff or steep slope
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.TAL
PrefLabel: entalus slope

tank farm

Code

Definition: ena tract of land occupied by large, cylindrical, metal tanks in which oil or liquid petrochemicals are stored
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.OILT
PrefLabel: entank farm

tea plantation

Code

Definition: enan estate which specializes in growing tea bushes
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.ESTT
PrefLabel: entea plantation

technical school

Code

Definition: enpost-secondary school with a specifically technical or vocational curriculum
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.SCHT
PrefLabel: entechnical school

temp work office

Code

Definition: enTemporary Work Offices
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.TWO
PrefLabel: entemp work office

temple(s)

Code

Definition: enan edifice dedicated to religious worship
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.TMPL
PrefLabel: entemple(s)

terrace

Code

Definition: ena long, narrow alluvial platform bounded by steeper slopes above and below, usually overlooking a waterbody
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.TRR
PrefLabel: enterrace

terrace

Code

Definition: ena relatively flat horizontal or gently inclined surface, sometimes long and narrow, which is bounded by a steeper ascending slope on one side and by a steep descending slope on the opposite side
Is in scheme: U
Notation: U.TERU
PrefLabel: enterrace

territory

Code

Is in scheme: A
Notation: A.TERR
PrefLabel: enterritory

2012-10-29

Modifications from version 3.01 : Added : gn:GeonamesFeature, subclass of gn:Feature. Added : explicit property gn:geonamesID, mandatory and unique for each gn:GeonamesFeature instance. Deleted : owl:FunctionalProperty declarations for properties attached to gn:Feature, replaced by local cardinality restrictions on gn:GeonamesFeature The gn:Feature class and attached properties can therefore be used in the open world for features not necessarily identified in the Geonames data base, or with partial descriptions. Modified : Equivalent classes and superclasses of geonames:Feature in other vocabularies. Added : new feature codes for historical features. Improved metadata.

Ontology

Comment: enModifications from version 3.01 : Added : gn:GeonamesFeature, subclass of gn:Feature. Added : explicit property gn:geonamesID, mandatory and unique for each gn:GeonamesFeature instance. Deleted : owl:FunctionalProperty declarations for properties attached to gn:Feature, replaced by local cardinality restrictions on gn:GeonamesFeature The gn:Feature class and attached properties can therefore be used in the open world for features not necessarily identified in the Geonames data base, or with partial descriptions. Modified : Equivalent classes and superclasses of geonames:Feature in other vocabularies. Added : new feature codes for historical features. Improved metadata.
Contributor: Erik Bolstad (norwegian and swedish translations); Roman Rachkov (bulgarian translation); Valery Hronusov (russian translation)
Creator: Bernard Vatant
Date Issued: 2006-10-14
Date Modified: 2012-10-29
Description: enThe Geonames ontologies provides elements of description for geographical features, in particular those defined in the geonames.org data base
Homepage: www.geonames.org/ontology/documentation.html
IsDefinedBy: ontology v3.1.rdf
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
PreferredNamespacePrefix: gn
PreferredNamespaceUri: http://www.geonames.org/ontology#
PriorVersion: ontology v3.0.1.rdf
Publisher: GeoNames
RelatedDocumentation: documentation.html
Title: enThe Geonames ontology
VersionInfo: enVersion 3.1 - 2012-10-29

theater

Code

Definition: enA building, room, or outdoor structure for the presentation of plays, films, or other dramatic performances
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.THTR
PrefLabel: entheater

third-order administrative division

Code

Definition: ena subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Is in scheme: A
Notation: A.ADM3
PrefLabel: enthird-order administrative division

tidal creek(s)

Code

Definition: ena meandering channel in a coastal wetland subject to bi-directional tidal currents
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.CRKT
PrefLabel: entidal creek(s)

tidal flat(s)

Code

Definition: ena large flat area of mud or sand attached to the shore and alternately covered and uncovered by the tide
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.FLTT
PrefLabel: entidal flat(s)

tin mine(s)

Code

Definition: ena mine where tin ore is extracted
Deprecated: true
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.MNSN
PrefLabel: entin mine(s)

tomb(s)

Code

Definition: ena structure for interring bodies
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.TMB
PrefLabel: entomb(s)

tongue

Code

Definition: enan elongate (tongue-like) extension of a flat sea floor into an adjacent higher feature
Is in scheme: U
Notation: U.TNGU
PrefLabel: entongue

tower

Code

Definition: ena high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.TOWR
PrefLabel: entower

traffic circle

Code

Definition: ena road junction formed around a central circle about which traffic moves in one direction only
History note: enAdded in v3.0
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.RDCR
PrefLabel: entraffic circle

trail

Code

Definition: ena path, track, or route used by pedestrians, animals, or off-road vehicles
Is in scheme: R
Notation: R.TRL
PrefLabel: entrail

transit terminal

Code

Definition: enfacilities for the handling of vehicular freight and passengers
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.TRANT
PrefLabel: entransit terminal

tree(s)

Code

Definition: ena conspicuous tree used as a landmark
Is in scheme: V
Notation: V.TREE
PrefLabel: entree(s)

trench

Code

Definition: ena long, narrow, characteristically very deep and asymmetrical depression of the sea floor, with relatively steep sides
Is in scheme: U
Notation: U.TRNU
PrefLabel: entrench

triangulation station

Code

Definition: ena point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.TRIG
PrefLabel: entriangulation station

tribal area

Code

Definition: ena tract of land used by nomadic or other tribes
Is in scheme: L
Notation: L.TRB
PrefLabel: entribal area

trough

Code

Definition: ena long depression of the sea floor characteristically flat bottomed and steep sided, and normally shallower than a trench
Is in scheme: U
Notation: U.TRGU
PrefLabel: entrough

tundra

Code

Definition: ena marshy, treeless, high latitude plain, dominated by mosses, lichens, and low shrub vegetation under permafrost conditions
Is in scheme: V
Notation: V.TUND
PrefLabel: entundra

tunnel

Code

Definition: ena subterranean passageway for transportation
Is in scheme: R
Notation: R.TNL
PrefLabel: entunnel

tunnels

Code

Definition: ensubterranean passageways for transportation
Is in scheme: R
Notation: R.TNLS
PrefLabel: entunnels

U

undersea

Class

Comment: enundersea

underground irrigation canal(s)

Code

Definition: ena gently inclined underground tunnel bringing water for irrigation from aquifers
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.CNLSB
PrefLabel: enunderground irrigation canal(s)

underground lake

Code

Definition: ena standing body of water in a cave
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.LKSB
PrefLabel: enunderground lake

united states government establishment

Code

Definition: ena facility operated by the United States Government in Panama
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.USGE
PrefLabel: enunited states government establishment

university

Code

Definition: enAn 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.
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.UNIV
PrefLabel: enuniversity

university prep school

Code

Definition: enUniversity Preparation Schools & Institutions
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.UNIP
PrefLabel: enuniversity prep school

upland

Code

Definition: enan extensive interior region of high land with low to moderate surface relief
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.UPLD
PrefLabel: enupland

V

forest, heath, ...

Class

Comment: enforest, heath, ...

valley

Code

Definition: enan elongated depression usually traversed by a stream
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.VAL
PrefLabel: envalley

valley

Code

Definition: ena relatively shallow, wide depression, the bottom of which usually has a continuous gradient
Is in scheme: U
Notation: U.VALU
PrefLabel: envalley

valleys

Code

Definition: enelongated depressions usually traversed by a stream
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.VALS
PrefLabel: envalleys

valleys

Code

Definition: ena relatively shallow, wide depression, the bottom of which usually has a continuous gradient
Is in scheme: U
Notation: U.VLSU
PrefLabel: envalleys

veterinary facility

Code

Definition: ena building or camp at which veterinary services are available
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.VETF
PrefLabel: enveterinary facility

vineyard

Code

Definition: ena planting of grapevines
Is in scheme: V
Notation: V.VIN
PrefLabel: envineyard

vineyards

Code

Definition: enplantings of grapevines
Is in scheme: V
Notation: V.VINS
PrefLabel: envineyards

volcano

Code

Definition: ena conical elevation composed of volcanic materials with a crater at the top
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.VLC
PrefLabel: envolcano

wadi

Code

Definition: ena 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
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.WAD
PrefLabel: enwadi

wadi bend

Code

Definition: ena conspicuously curved or bent segment of a wadi
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.WADB
PrefLabel: enwadi bend

wadi junction

Code

Definition: ena place where two or more wadies join
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.WADJ
PrefLabel: enwadi junction

wadi mouth

Code

Definition: enthe lower terminus of a wadi where it widens into an adjoining floodplain, depression, or waterbody
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.WADM
PrefLabel: enwadi mouth

wadies

Code

Definition: envalleys or ravines, bounded by relatively steep banks, which in the rainy season become watercourses; found primarily in North Africa and the Middle East
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.WADS
PrefLabel: enwadies

wall

Code

Definition: ena thick masonry structure, usually enclosing a field or building, or forming the side of a structure
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.WALL
PrefLabel: enwall

water mill

Code

Definition: ena mill powered by running water
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.MLWTR
PrefLabel: enwater mill

water pumping station

Code

Definition: ena facility for pumping water from a major well or through a pipeline
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.PMPW
PrefLabel: enwater pumping station

water tank

Code

Definition: ena contained pool or tank of water at, below, or above ground level
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.RSVT
PrefLabel: enwater tank

watercourse

Code

Definition: ena natural, well-defined channel produced by flowing water, or an artificial channel designed to carry flowing water
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.WTRC
PrefLabel: enwatercourse

waterfall(s)

Code

Definition: ena perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.FLLS
PrefLabel: enwaterfall(s)

waterhole(s)

Code

Definition: ena natural hole, hollow, or small depression that contains water, used by man and animals, especially in arid areas
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.WTRH
PrefLabel: enwaterhole(s)

waterworks

Code

Definition: ena facility for supplying potable water through a water source and a system of pumps and filtration beds
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.WTRW
PrefLabel: enwaterworks

weir(s)

Code

Definition: ena small dam in a stream, designed to raise the water level or to divert stream flow through a desired channel
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.WEIR
PrefLabel: enweir(s)

well

Code

Definition: ena 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
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.WLL
PrefLabel: enwell

wells

Code

Definition: encylindrical holes, pits, or tunnels drilled or dug down to a depth from which water, oil, or gas can be pumped or brought to the surface
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.WLLS
PrefLabel: enwells

wetland

Code

Definition: enan area subject to inundation, usually characterized by bog, marsh, or swamp vegetation
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.WTLD
PrefLabel: enwetland

whaling station

Code

Definition: ena facility for butchering whales and processing train oil
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.STNW
PrefLabel: enwhaling station

wharf(-ves)

Code

Definition: ena structure of open rather than solid construction along a shore or a bank which provides berthing for ships and cargo-handling facilities
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.WHRF
PrefLabel: enwharf(-ves)

whirlpool

Code

Definition: ena turbulent, rotating movement of water in a stream
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.WHRL
PrefLabel: enwhirlpool

Wikipedia Article

A Wikipedia article

Class

Comment: enA Wikipedia article
Label: enWikipedia Article
SubClassOf: Document

wikipedia article

A Wikipedia article of which subject is the resource.

ObjectProperty

Comment: enA Wikipedia article of which subject is the resource.
Domain: Feature
Label: enwikipedia article
Range: Wikipedia Article

wildlife reserve

Code

Definition: ena tract of public land reserved for the preservation of wildlife
Is in scheme: L
Notation: L.RESW
PrefLabel: enwildlife reserve

windmill

Code

Definition: ena mill or water pump powered by wind
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.MLWND
PrefLabel: enwindmill

wreck

Code

Definition: enthe site of the remains of a wrecked vessel
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.WRCK
PrefLabel: enwreck

zone

Code

Is in scheme: A
Notation: A.ZN
PrefLabel: enzone

zoo

Code

Definition: ena zoological garden or park where wild animals are kept for exhibition
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.ZOO
PrefLabel: enzoo

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