placeType

Scope Note: To indicate the type of geographic feature or location.

Adapted from:

• GeoNames Feature Classes: https://www.geonames.org/source-code/javadoc/org/geonames/FeatureClass.html
• GeoNames Feature Codes: https://www.geonames.org/export/codes.html

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administrativeDivision

Scope Note: E.g., country, state, region.

area

Scope Note: E.g., park, area.

bodyOfWater

Scope Note: E.g., stream, lake.

landElevation

Scope Note: E.g., mountain, hill, rock.

populatedPlace

Scope Note: E.g., city, village.

roadOrRailroad

Scope Note: E.g., road, railroad.

spot

Scope Note: E.g., spot, building, farm.

undersea

Scope Note: E.g., undersea basin, ridge, reef.

vegetation

Scope Note: E.g., forest, heath.