The Geonames ontology

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

abandoned well

Code

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

administrative division

Code

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

administrative facility

Code

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

agricultural colony

Code

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

agricultural facility

Code

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

agricultural reserve

Code

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

agricultural school

Code

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

airbase

Code

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

airfield

Code

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

airport

Code

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

alternateName

DatatypeProperty

Domain: Feature
SubPropertyOf: alternative label

amphitheater

Code

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

amusement park

Code

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

anabranch

Code

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

anchorage

Code

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

ancient road

Code

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

ancient site

Code

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

ancient wall

Code

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

apron

Code

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

aquaculture facility

Code

Definition: enfacility or area for the cultivation of aquatic animals and plants, especially fish, shellfish, and seaweed, in natural or controlled marine or freshwater environments; underwater agriculture
History note: enAdded in v3.0
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.AQC
PrefLabel: enaquaculture facility

aqueduct

Code

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

arch

Code

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

arch

Code

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

arctic land

Code

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

area

Code

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

arrugado

Code

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

artificial island

Code

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

artillery range

Code

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

asphalt lake

Code

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

astronomical station

Code

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

asylum

Code

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

athletic field

Code

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

atoll(s)

Code

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

atomic center

Code

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

automatic teller machine

Code

Definition: enAn unattended electronic machine in a public place, connected to a data system and related equipment and activated by a bank customer to obtain cash withdrawals and other banking services.
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.ATM
PrefLabel: enautomatic teller machine

badlands

Code

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

baling station

Code

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

banana plantation

Code

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

bank

Code

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

bank

Code

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

bank(s)

Code

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

banks

Code

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

bar

Code

Definition: ena shallow ridge or mound of coarse unconsolidated material in a stream channel, at the mouth of a stream, estuary, or lagoon and in the wave-break zone along coasts
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.BAR
PrefLabel: enbar

barracks

Code

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

basin

Code

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

battlefield

Code

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

bay

Code

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

bays

Code

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

beach

Code

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

beach ridge

Code

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

beaches

Code

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

beacon

Code

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

bench

Code

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

bench

Code

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

Bernard Vatant

Person

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

bight(s)

Code

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

blowhole(s)

Code

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

blowout(s)

Code

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

boatyard

Code

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

bog(s)

Code

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

border post

Code

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

borderland

Code

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

boulder field

Code

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

boundary marker

Code

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

breakwater

Code

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

brewery

Code

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

bridge

Code

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

buffer zone

Code

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

building(s)

Code

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

burial cave(s)

Code

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

bus station

Code

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

bus stop

Code

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

bush(es)

Code

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

business center

Code

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

butte(s)

Code

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

cairn

Code

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

caldera

Code

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

camp(s)

Code

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

canal

Code

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

canal bend

Code

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

canal tunnel

Code

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

canalized stream

Code

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

cannery

Code

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

canyon

Code

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

canyon

Code

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

canyons

Code

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

cape

Code

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

capital of a political entity

Code

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

caravan route

Code

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

casino

Code

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

castle

Code

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

cattle dipping tank

Code

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

causeway

Code

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

cave(s)

Code

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

cemetery

Code

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

Centre Continuous Learning

Code

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

channel

Code

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

children features

Links to an RDF document containing the descriptions of children features

ObjectProperty

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

chrome mine(s)

Code

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

church

Code

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

cirque

Code

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

cirques

Code

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

Class

A class of features.

Class

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

clearing

Code

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

cleft(s)

Code

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

cliff(s)

Code

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

clinic

Code

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

coal mine(s)

Code

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

coalfield

Code

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

coast

Code

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

coast guard station

Code

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

coconut grove

Code

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

Code

A feature code.

Class

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

college

Code

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

colloquial name

DatatypeProperty

Label: encolloquial name
SubPropertyOf: alternateName

common

Code

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

communication center

Code

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

community center

Code

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

concession area

Code

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

cone(s)

Code

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

confluence

Code

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

continent

Code

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

continental rise

Code

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

convent

Code

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

copper mine(s)

Code

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

copper works

Code

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

coral reef(s)

Code

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

cordillera

Code

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

corral(s)

Code

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

corridor

Code

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

cotton plantation

Code

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

country house

Code

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

courthouse

Code

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

cove(s)

Code

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

crater lake

Code

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

crater lakes

Code

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

crater(s)

Code

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

cuesta(s)

Code

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

cultivated area

Code

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

current

Code

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

customs house

Code

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

customs post

Code

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

cutoff

Code

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

dairy

Code

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

dam

Code

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

deep

Code

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

delta

Code

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

dependent political entity

Code

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

depression(s)

Code

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

desert

Code

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

destroyed populated place

Code

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

diatomite mine(s)

Code

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

dike

Code

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

diplomatic facility

Code

Definition: enoffice, residence, or facility of a foreign government, which may include an embassy, consulate, chancery, office of charge d?affaires, or other diplomatic, economic, military, or cultural mission
History note: enAdded in v3.0
Is in scheme: S
Notation: S.DIP
PrefLabel: endiplomatic facility

dispensary

Code

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

distributary(-ies)

Code

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

ditch

Code

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

ditch mouth(s)

Code

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

divide

Code

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

dock(s)

Code

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

docking basin

Code

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

dockyard

Code

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

drainage basin

Code

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

drainage canal

Code

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

drainage ditch

Code

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

Driving School

Code

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

dry dock

Code

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

dry stream bed

Code

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

dune(s)

Code

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

economic region

Code

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

escarpment

Code

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

escarpment (or scarp)

Code

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

estate(s)

Code

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

estuary

Code

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

experiment station

Code

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

facility

Code

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

facility center

Code

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

factory

Code

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

fan

Code

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

fan(s)

Code

Definition: ena fan-shaped wedge of coarse alluvium with apex merging with a mountain stream bed and the fan spreading out at a low angle slope onto an adjacent plain
Is in scheme: T
Notation: T.FAN
PrefLabel: enfan(s)

farm

Code

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

farm village

Code

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

farms

Code

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

farmstead

Code

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

Feature

A geographical feature

Class

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

feature class

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

ObjectProperty

Comment

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

Domain

Feature

Label

enfeature class

PropertyChainAxiom

A18

First

feature code

Rest

A2

First: is in scheme
Rest: nil

Range

Class

SubPropertyOf

Type

feature code

Type of the feature, as defined in geonames taxonomy.

ObjectProperty

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

ferry

Code

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

field(s)

Code

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

fifth-order administrative division

Code

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

first-order administrative division

Code

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

fishing area

Code

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

fishponds

Code

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

fissure

Code

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

fjord

Code

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

fjords

Code

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

flat

Code

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

ford

Code

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

forest reserve

Code

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

forest station

Code

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

forest(s)

Code

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

fork

Code

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

forks

Code

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

former causeway

Code

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

former inlet

Code

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

former sugar mill

Code

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

fort

Code

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

fossilized forest

Code

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

foundry

Code

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

fourth-order administrative division

Code

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

fracture zone

Code

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

free trade zone

Code

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

freely associated state

Code

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

fuel depot

Code

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

furrow

Code

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

gap

Code

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

gap

Code

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

garden(s)

Code

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

gas-oil separator plant

Code

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

gasfield

Code

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

gate

Code

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

GeoNames

Organization

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

Geonames Feature

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

Class

Comment

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

History note

enAdded in version 3.1

Label

enGeonames Feature

SubClassOf

A0

Restriction

MaxCardinality: 1
OnProperty: level 2 administrative parent

A10

Restriction

MaxCardinality: 1
OnProperty: level 3 administrative parent

A11

Restriction

MaxCardinality: 1
OnProperty: ISO country code

A12

Restriction

Cardinality: 1
OnProperty: feature class

A13

Restriction

MaxCardinality: 1
OnProperty: level 1 administrative parent

A14

Restriction

Cardinality: 1
OnProperty: name

A4

Restriction

MaxCardinality: 1
OnProperty: feature code

A5

Restriction

MaxCardinality: 1
OnProperty: level 4 administrative parent

A6

Restriction

Cardinality: 1
OnProperty: geonames identifier

A7

Restriction

Cardinality: 1
OnProperty: latitude

A8

Restriction

MaxCardinality: 1
OnProperty: population

A9

Restriction

Cardinality: 1
OnProperty: longitude

Feature

geonames identifier

DatatypeProperty

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

geyser

Code

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

ghat

Code

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

glacier(s)

Code

Definition: ena mass of ice, usually at high latitudes or high elevations, with sufficient thickness to flow away from the source area in lobes, tongues, or masses
Is in scheme: H
Notation: H.GLCR
PrefLabel: englacier(s)

gold mine(s)

Code

Definition: ena mine where gold ore, or alluvial gold is extracted
Is in scheme

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