A

country, state, region ...

Comment
encountry, state, region ...

abandoned airfield

Is in scheme
S
Notation
S.AIRQ
PrefLabel
enabandoned airfield

abandoned camp

Is in scheme
S
Notation
S.CMPQ
PrefLabel
enabandoned camp

abandoned canal

Is in scheme
H
Notation
H.CNLQ
PrefLabel
enabandoned canal

abandoned factory

Is in scheme
S
Notation
S.MFGQ
PrefLabel
enabandoned factory

abandoned farm

Is in scheme
S
Notation
S.FRMQ
PrefLabel
enabandoned farm

abandoned mine

Is in scheme
S
Notation
S.MNQ
PrefLabel
enabandoned mine

abandoned mission

Is in scheme
S
Notation
S.MSSNQ
PrefLabel
enabandoned mission

abandoned oil well

Is in scheme
S
Notation
S.OILQ
PrefLabel
enabandoned oil well
Is in scheme
S
Notation
S.PPQ
PrefLabel
enabandoned police post
Is in scheme
P
Notation
P.PPLQ
PrefLabel
enabandoned populated place

abandoned prison

Is in scheme
S
Notation
S.PRNQ
PrefLabel
enabandoned prison

abandoned railroad

Is in scheme
R
Notation
R.RRQ
PrefLabel
enabandoned railroad
Is in scheme
S
Notation
S.RSTNQ
PrefLabel
enabandoned railroad station
Is in scheme
S
Notation
S.RSTPQ
PrefLabel
enabandoned railroad stop
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

Is in scheme
H
Notation
H.WLLQ
PrefLabel
enabandoned well
Definition
enan administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level
Is in scheme
A
Notation
A.ADMD
PrefLabel
enadministrative division
Definition
ena government building
Is in scheme
S
Notation
S.ADMF
PrefLabel
enadministrative facility

agricultural colony

Definition
ena tract of land set aside for agricultural settlement
Is in scheme
L
Notation
L.AGRC
PrefLabel
enagricultural colony
Definition
ena building and/or tract of land used for improving agriculture
Is in scheme
S
Notation
S.AGRF
PrefLabel
enagricultural facility

agricultural reserve

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

agricultural school

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

airbase

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

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

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
Domain
Feature
SubPropertyOf
alternative label

amphitheater

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

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

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

anchorage

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

ancient road

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

ancient site

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

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

apron

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

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

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

arch

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

arch

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

arctic land

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

area

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

arrugado

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

artificial island

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

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

asphalt lake

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

astronomical station

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

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

athletic field

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)

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

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

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

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

banana plantation

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

bank

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

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)

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

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

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

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

basin

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

battlefield

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

bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

bench

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

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

Bernard Vatant

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

bight(s)

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)

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)

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

boatyard

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

bog(s)

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

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

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

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

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

breakwater

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

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

bridge

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

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)

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)

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

bus station

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

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

bush(es)

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

business center

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

butte(s)

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

cairn

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

caldera

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)

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

canal

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

canal bend

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

canal tunnel

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

canalized stream

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

cannery

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

canyon

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

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

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

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

caravan route

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

casino

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

castle

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

cattle dipping tank

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

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

cave(s)

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

Definition
ena burial place or ground
Is in scheme
S
Notation
S.CMTY
PrefLabel
encemetery
Definition
enCentres for Continuous Learning
Deprecated
true
Is in scheme
S
Notation
S.CCL
PrefLabel
enCentre Continuous Learning

channel

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

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

chrome mine(s)

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

church

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

cirque

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

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.

Comment
enA class of features.
Label
enClass
SubClassOf
Concept Scheme

clearing

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

cleft(s)

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

cliff(s)

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

clinic

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

coal mine(s)

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

coalfield

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

coast

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

coast guard station

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

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

Code

A feature code.

Comment
enA feature code.
Label
enCode
SubClassOf
Concept

college

Definition
enthe grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learning
Is in scheme
S
Notation
S.SCHC
PrefLabel
encollege
Label
encolloquial name
SubPropertyOf
alternateName

common

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

communication center

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

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

concession area

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)

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

confluence

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

continent

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

continental rise

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

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

copper mine(s)

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

copper works

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

coral reef(s)

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

cordillera

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

corral(s)

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

corridor

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

cotton plantation

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

country house

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

courthouse

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

cove(s)

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

crater lake

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

crater lakes

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

crater(s)

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)

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

cultivated area

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

current

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

customs house

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

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

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

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

dam

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

deep

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

Definition
ena flat plain formed by alluvial deposits at the mouth of a stream
Is in scheme
T
Notation
T.DLTA
PrefLabel
endelta
Is in scheme
A
Notation
A.PCLD
PrefLabel
endependent political entity

depression(s)

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

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

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

dike

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

diplomatic facility

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

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

distributary(-ies)

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

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

ditch mouth(s)

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

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

dock(s)

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

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

dockyard

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

drainage basin

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

drainage canal

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

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

Driving School

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

dry dock

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

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

dune(s)

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

economic region

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

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

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

estuary

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

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

facility

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

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

factory

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

fan

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)

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

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

farm village

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

farms

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

farmstead

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

Feature

A geographical feature

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.

Comment
enThe main category of the feature, as defined in geonames taxonomy.
Domain
Feature
Label
enfeature class
PropertyChainAxiom

A18

First
feature code
Rest

A2

First
is in scheme
Rest
nil
Range
Class
SubPropertyOf
Type

feature code

Type of the feature, as defined in geonames taxonomy.

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

ferry

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)

Definition
enan open as opposed to wooded area
Is in scheme
L
Notation
L.FLD
PrefLabel
enfield(s)
Definition
ena subdivision of a fourth-order administrative division
Notation
A.ADM5
PrefLabel
enfifth-order administrative division
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

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

fishponds

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

fissure

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

fjord

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

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

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

ford

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

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

forest station

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

forest(s)

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

fork

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

forks

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

former causeway

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

former inlet

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

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

fort

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

fossilized forest

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

Definition
ena building or works where metal casting is carried out
Is in scheme
S
Notation
S.FNDY
PrefLabel
enfoundry
Definition
ena subdivision of a third-order administrative division
Is in scheme
A
Notation
A.ADM4
PrefLabel
enfourth-order administrative division

fracture zone

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

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

fuel depot

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

furrow

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

gap

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

gap

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

garden(s)

Definition
enan enclosure for displaying selected plant or animal life
Is in scheme
S
Notation
S.GDN
PrefLabel
engarden(s)
Definition
ena facility for separating gas from oil
Is in scheme
S
Notation
S.GOSP
PrefLabel
engas-oil separator plant

gasfield

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

gate

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

GeoNames

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Name
GeoNames

Geonames Feature

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

Comment
enA feature described in geonames database, uniquely defined by its geonames identifier
History note
enAdded in version 3.1
Label
enGeonames Feature
SubClassOf
Cardinality
1
OnProperty
longitude
MaxCardinality
1
OnProperty
level 1 administrative parent
MaxCardinality
1
OnProperty
level 2 administrative parent
Cardinality
1
OnProperty
feature class
MaxCardinality
1
OnProperty
feature code
MaxCardinality
1
OnProperty
population
Cardinality
1
OnProperty
geonames identifier
Cardinality
1
OnProperty
latitude
Cardinality
1
OnProperty
name
MaxCardinality
1
OnProperty
level 4 administrative parent
MaxCardinality
1
OnProperty
ISO country code
MaxCardinality
1
OnProperty
level 3 administrative parent
Feature
History note
enAdded in version 3.1
Label
engeonames identifier
SubPropertyOf
Identifier

geyser

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

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)

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)

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

golf course

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

gorge(s)

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

grassland

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

grave

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

gravel area

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

grazing area

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

guest house

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

gulf

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

gully

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

H

stream, lake, ...

Comment
enstream, lake, ...

halting place

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

hammock(s)

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

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)

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

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

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

heath

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

heliport

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

hermitage

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

hill

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

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

hills

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

Definition
enelevations rising generally less than 500 meters
Is in scheme
U
Notation
U.HLSU
PrefLabel
enhills
History note
enAdded in v3.1
Is in scheme
A
Notation
A.ADMH
PrefLabel
enhistorical administrative division
History note
enAdded in v3.1
Is in scheme
P
Notation
A.PPCLH
PrefLabel
enhistorical capital of a political entity
History note
enAdded in v3.1
Is in scheme
A
Notation
A.ADM1H
PrefLabel
enhistorical first-order administrative division
History note
enAdded in v3.1
Is in scheme
A
Notation
A.ADM4H
PrefLabel
enhistorical fourth-order administrative division
Label
enhistorical name
SubPropertyOf
alternateName
History note
enAdded in v3.1
Is in scheme
A
Notation
A.PCLH
PrefLabel
enhistorical political entity
History note
enAdded in v3.1
Is in scheme
P
Notation
A.PPLH
PrefLabel
enhistorical populated place

historical region

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

historical site

Definition
ena place of historical importance
Is in scheme
S
Notation
S.HSTS
PrefLabel
enhistorical site
History note
enAdded in v3.1
Is in scheme
A
Notation
A.ADM3H
PrefLabel
enhistorical third-order administrative division

hole

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

homestead

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

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)

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

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

house(s)

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

housing development

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

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

hut

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

huts

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

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

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

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

icecap dome

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

icecap ridge

Definition
ena linear elevation on an icecap
Is in scheme
H
Notation
H.RDGG
PrefLabel
enicecap ridge
Is in scheme
A
Notation
A.PCLI
PrefLabel
enindependent political entity

industrial area

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

inlet

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

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

interdune trough(s)

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

interfluve

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

intermittent lake

Is in scheme
H
Notation
H.LKI
PrefLabel
enintermittent lake

intermittent lakes

Is in scheme
H
Notation
H.LKSI
PrefLabel
enintermittent lakes
Is in scheme
H
Notation
H.LKOI
PrefLabel
enintermittent oxbow lake

intermittent pond

Is in scheme
H
Notation
H.PNDI
PrefLabel
enintermittent pond

intermittent ponds

Is in scheme
H
Notation
H.PNDSI
PrefLabel
enintermittent ponds

intermittent pool

Is in scheme
H
Notation
H.POOLI
PrefLabel
enintermittent pool
Is in scheme
H
Notation
H.RSVI
PrefLabel
enintermittent reservoir
Is in scheme
H
Notation
H.LKNI
PrefLabel
enintermittent salt lake
Is in scheme
H
Notation
H.LKSNI
PrefLabel
enintermittent salt lakes
Is in scheme
H
Notation
H.PNDNI
PrefLabel
enintermittent salt pond(s)

intermittent stream

Is in scheme
H
Notation
H.STMI
PrefLabel
enintermittent stream

intermittent wetland

Is in scheme
H
Notation
H.WTLDI
PrefLabel
enintermittent wetland

iron mine(s)

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

irrigated field(s)

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

irrigation canal

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

irrigation ditch

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

irrigation system

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

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

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

islet

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

Is in scheme
P
Notation
P.STLMT
PrefLabel
enisraeli settlement

isthmus

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

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

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

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

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, ...

Comment
enparks,area, ...

labor camp

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

lagoon

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

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

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

lake bed(s)

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)

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

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

lakes

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

land-tied island

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

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

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

lava area

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

lead mine(s)

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

leased area

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

ledge

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

leper colony

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

leprosarium

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

levee

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

Definition
enan embankment bordering a canyon, valley, or seachannel
Is in scheme
U
Notation
U.LEVU
PrefLabel
enlevee
Domain
Feature
Label
enlevel 1 administrative parent
Range
SubPropertyOf
parent feature
Domain
Feature
Label
enlevel 2 administrative parent
Range
SubPropertyOf
parent feature
Domain
Feature
Label
enlevel 3 administrative parent
Range
SubPropertyOf
parent feature
Domain
Feature
Label
enlevel 4 administrative parent
Range
SubPropertyOf
parent feature

library

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

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

limekiln

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

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

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

lock(s)

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

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

lost river

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

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

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

mangrove island

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

mangrove swamp

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

Comment
enA Web page displaying a map
Label
enMap
SubClassOf
Document

map

A geonames map centered on the feature.

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

Marc Wick

Name
Marc Wick

marina

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

marine channel

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

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

market

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

marsh(es)

Definition
ena wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation
Is in scheme
H
Notation
H.MRSH
PrefLabel
enmarsh(es)
Deprecated
true
Is in scheme
L
Notation
L.ZZZZZ
PrefLabel
enmaster source holdings list

meadow

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

meander neck

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

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

medical center

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

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)

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

metro station

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

military base

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

military school

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)

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)

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

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

mining camp

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

mission

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

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

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

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

monument

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

moor(s)

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

moraine

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

mosque

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

mound

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

mound(s)

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

mountain

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

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

mountains

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

mountains

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)

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

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

museum

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.

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

name

narrows

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

natural tunnel

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

nature reserve

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

naval base

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)

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

navigation channel

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

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

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.

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)

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

Comment
enUsed to store the values of feature codes
Label
ennotation

novitiate

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

nunatak

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

nunataks

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

nursery(-ies)

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

oasis(-es)

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

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

observatory

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

ocean

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

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

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

oil camp

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

oil palm plantation

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

oil pipeline

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

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

oil refinery

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

oil well

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

oilfield

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

olive grove

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

olive oil mill

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

opera house

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

orchard(s)

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

ore treatment plant

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

overfalls

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

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

P

city, village,...

Comment
encity, village,...

pagoda

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

palace

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

palm grove

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

palm tree reserve

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

pan

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

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
Domain
Feature
Label
enparent country
Range
SubPropertyOf
parent feature

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

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

park

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

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

park headquarters

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

parking lot

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

pass

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

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

peak

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

peak

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

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

peaks

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

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

peninsula

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

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

phosphate works

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

pier

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

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

pinnacle

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)

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

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

plain(s)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

police post

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

political entity

Is in scheme
A
Notation
A.PCL
PrefLabel
enpolitical entity

pond

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

ponds

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

pool(s)

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

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

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

Definition
encities, towns, villages, or other agglomerations of buildings where people live and work
Is in scheme
P
Notation
P.PPLS
PrefLabel
enpopulated places
Domain
Feature
Label
enpopulation
Range
integer

port

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

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

post office

Definition
ena public building in which mail is received, sorted and distributed
Is in scheme
S
Notation
S.PO
PrefLabel
enpost office
Domain
Feature
Label
enpostal code

postgrad & MBA

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

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

prison

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

promenade

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

promontory(-ies)

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

province

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

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

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)

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

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

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, ...

Comment
enroad, railroad, ...

RDF Data

A Document containing RDF description of one or several features.

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

racetrack

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

radio observatory

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

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

railroad

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

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

railroad siding

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

railroad signal

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

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

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

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

railroad yard

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

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

ranch(es)

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

range

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

rapids

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

ravine

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

ravine(s)

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

reach

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

reef

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

reef(s)

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

reefs

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

reformatory

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

refugee camp

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

region

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

religious center

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
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

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

republic

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

research institute

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

reservation

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

reserve

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)

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

resort

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

restaurant

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

resthouse

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

retreat

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

ridge

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

ridge(s)

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

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

rise

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

road

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

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

road cut

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

road junction

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

road tunnel

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

roadstead

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

rock

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

rock desert

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

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

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

rookery

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

rubber plantation

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

ruin(s)

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

ruined bridge

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

ruined dam

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, ...

Comment
enspot, building, farm, ...

sabkha(s)

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

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

saddle

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

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

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

salt lakes

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

salt marsh

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)

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

salt pond

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

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

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

sand area

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

sandy desert

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

satellite station

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

sawmill

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

school

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

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

sea

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

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

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

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

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
Definition
ena place on a waterbody where floatplanes land and take off
Is in scheme
H
Notation
H.AIRS
PrefLabel
enseaplane landing area
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
Is in scheme
P
Notation
P.PPLA4
PrefLabel
enseat of a fourth-order administrative division
Is in scheme
P
Notation
P.PPLA2
PrefLabel
enseat of a second-order administrative division
Is in scheme
P
Notation
P.PPLA3
PrefLabel
enseat of a third-order administrative division
Is in scheme
P
Notation
P.PPLG
PrefLabel
enseat of government of a political entity
Definition
ena subdivision of a first-order administrative division
Is in scheme
A
Notation
A.ADM2
PrefLabel
ensecond-order administrative division

section of bank

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

section of canal

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

section of estate

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

section of harbor

Is in scheme
H
Notation
H.HBRX
PrefLabel
ensection of harbor
Is in scheme
A
Notation
A.PCLIX
PrefLabel
ensection of independent political entity
Is in scheme
H
Notation
H.STMIX
PrefLabel
ensection of intermittent stream

section of island

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

section of lagoon

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

section of lake

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

section of peninsula

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

section of plain

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

section of plateau

Is in scheme
T
Notation
T.PLATX
PrefLabel
ensection of plateau
Is in scheme
P
Notation
P.PPLX
PrefLabel
ensection of populated place

section of reef

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

section of stream

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

section of valley

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

section of wadi

Is in scheme
H
Notation
H.WADX
PrefLabel
ensection of wadi
Is in scheme
H
Notation
H.FLLSX
PrefLabel
ensection of waterfall(s)
Is in scheme
A
Notation
A.PCLS
PrefLabel
ensemi-independent political entity
Definition
enfacility for the processing of sewage and/or wastewater
Is in scheme
S
Notation
S.SWT
PrefLabel
ensewage treatment plant

sheepfold

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

shelf

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

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

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

shoal

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

shoal(s)

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

shoals

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

shore

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
Domain
Feature
Label
enshort name
SubPropertyOf
alternateName

shrine

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

sill

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

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

sinkhole

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

sisal plantation

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

slide

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

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)

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

sluice

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

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

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

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

space center

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

spillway

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

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

spring(s)

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

spur

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

spur(s)

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

square

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

stable

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

stadium

Definition
ena structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators
Is in scheme
S
Notation
S.STDM
PrefLabel
enstadium
Definition
enstate exam preparation centres
Is in scheme
S
Notation
S.SECP
PrefLabel
enState Exam Prep Centre

steps

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

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

stony desert

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

store

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

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

strait

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

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

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

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

stream mouth(s)

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

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

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

sub-surface dam

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

sugar mill

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

sugar plantation

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

sugar refinery

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

sulphur spring(s)

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

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

T

mountain, hill, rock, ...

Comment
enmountain, hill, rock, ...
Definition
ena seamount having a comparatively smooth, flat top
Is in scheme
U
Notation
U.TMTU
PrefLabel
entablemount (or guyot)
Definition
enseamounts having a comparatively smooth, flat top
Is in scheme
U
Notation
U.TMSU
PrefLabel
entablemounts (or guyots)

talus slope

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

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

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

technical school

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

temp work office

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

temple(s)

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

terrace

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

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

Is in scheme
A
Notation
A.TERR
PrefLabel
enterritory
2012-10-29

The Geonames ontology

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.

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

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

tidal creek(s)

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)

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)

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

tomb(s)

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

tongue

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

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

traffic circle

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

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

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

tree(s)

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

trench

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
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

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

trough

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

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

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

tunnels

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

U

undersea

Comment
enundersea
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

Definition
ena standing body of water in a cave
Is in scheme
H
Notation
H.LKSB
PrefLabel
enunderground lake
Definition
ena facility operated by the United States Government in Panama
Is in scheme
S
Notation
S.USGE
PrefLabel
enunited states government establishment

university

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

upland

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, ...

Comment
enforest, heath, ...

valley

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

valley

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

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

valleys

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

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

vineyard

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

vineyards

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

volcano

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

wadi

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

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

wadi junction

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

wadi mouth

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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)

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

wharf(-ves)

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

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

Wikipedia Article

A Wikipedia article

Comment
enA Wikipedia article
Label
enWikipedia Article
SubClassOf
Document

wikipedia article

A Wikipedia article of which subject is the resource.

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

wildlife reserve

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

windmill

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

wreck

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

zone

Is in scheme
A
Notation
A.ZN
PrefLabel
enzone

zoo

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