MapPoint.EU Data Source
MapPoint.EU Data Source
Base map of Europe that supports finding addresses in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland (Helsinki only), France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Norway (Oslo only), Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Greece (Athens only) and United Kingdom. Also supports routing in these areas, as well as Andorra, Czech Republic, limited areas of Ireland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, San Marino, Slovakia, and Vatican City. Includes 13 map styles and over 80 geographic entity types, and data is available in 13 languages.
Remarks
Words in brackets in the Definition column—such as "[CountryRegion]"—refer to the parent entity.
Entities that are not available in any data source—such as "AdministrativeDivision"—are at the upper levels of the entity hierarchy. They are included here for context.
The MapPoint.Moon data source does not support geographic entity types.
The status of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel is not internationally recognized.
Entity types Table
Name |
Definition |
ParentName |
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AdminDivision1 |
A first-order, initial political subdivision of a [Sovereign], such as a state, province, department, region, or prefecture |
AdministrativeDivision |
AdminDivision2 |
A second-order political subdivision of a [CountryRegion], a division of an [AdminDivision1] or [Dependent] |
AdministrativeDivision |
AdminDivision3 |
A third-order political subdivision of a [CountryRegion], a division of an [AdminDivision2] |
AdministrativeDivision |
AdministrativeBuilding |
A building housing governmental offices or facilities |
GovernmentStructure |
AdministrativeDivision |
An administrative division of a [CountryRegion], undifferentiated as to administrative level |
PoliticalUnit |
AgriculturalStructure |
A [Structure] used for agricultural purposes |
Structure |
Airport |
A place where aircraft regularly land and take off, with runways, navigational aids, and facilities for handling passengers and/or cargo |
Structure |
AirportRunway |
An improved surface suitable for landing airplanes |
Structure |
AmusementPark |
A facility containing rides and other attractions, such as a theme park |
TouristStructure |
AncientSite |
A place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located |
Site |
Aquarium |
A place where marine life is displayed to the public |
TouristStructure |
Archipelago |
A logical grouping of [Island]s |
Landform |
Autorail |
A [Railway] that carries automobiles |
Railway |
Basin |
A low-lying area mostly or wholly surrounded by higher ground |
Landform |
Battlefield |
A site of a land battle of historical importance |
HistoricalSite |
Bay |
An area of water partially enclosed by an indentation of shoreline |
WaterFeature |
Beach |
A [Coast] with a surface of sand or fine rock |
Coast |
BorderPost |
A post or station at an international boundary for regulating of movement of people and goods |
GovernmentStructure |
Bridge |
A structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream or road used by vehicles and pedestrians |
TransportationStructure |
BusinessCenter |
A place where a number of businesses are located |
BusinessStructure |
BusinessStructure |
A [Structure] used for commercial purposes |
Structure |
BusStation |
A place where buses pick up and discharge passengers |
TransportationStructure |
Camp |
A site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use |
Structure |
Canal |
An artificially constructed watercourse |
WaterFeature |
Cave |
An underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff |
Landform |
CelestialFeature |
A spherical body in space |
GeoEntity |
Cemetery |
A burial place or ground |
Structure |
Census1 |
One of the set of most granular, lowest level [CensusDistrict]s |
CensusDistrict |
Census2 |
One of the set of second-order [CensusDistrict]s composed by aggregating [Census1]s |
CensusDistrict |
CensusDistrict |
A district defined by a national census bureau and used for statistical data collection |
StatisticalDistrict |
Channel |
A body of water between two landmasses |
WaterFeature |
Church |
A building for public Christian worship |
ReligiousStructure |
CityHall |
A building housing the administrative offices of a municipal government |
GovernmentStructure |
Cliff |
A high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a lower area or water body |
Landform |
ClimateRegion |
An area of homogenous climactic conditions, as defined by modified Koeppen classes |
Region |
Coast |
An area of land adjacent to a [WaterFeature] |
Landform |
CommunityCenter |
A facility for community recreation and meetings |
GovernmentStructure |
Continent |
A very large landmass, surrounded by water and larger than an [Island], that forms one of the primary divisions of land on a [CelestialFeature] |
Landform |
ConventionCenter |
A large meeting hall for conventions and other meetings and shows |
BusinessStructure |
CountryRegion |
A primary [PoliticalUnit] |
PoliticalUnit |
Courthouse |
A building in which courts of law are held |
GovernmentStructure |
Crater |
A generally circular saucer or bowl-shaped depression caused by volcanic or meteorite explosive action |
Landform |
CulturalRegion |
An area of land with strong local identity but no political existence |
Region |
Current |
A large area of ocean where surface water flows in a certain constant general direction |
WaterFeature |
Dam |
A barrier constructed across a stream to impound water |
Structure |
Delta |
An area where a [River] divides into many separate water channels as it enters a [Sea] or [Lake] |
WaterFeature |
Dependent |
A [PoliticalUnit] that is politically controlled by a [Sovereign], but separate geographically and to some degree politically, such as a territory, colony, or dependency |
CountryRegion |
Desert |
A large area with low rainfall and little or no vegetation |
Landform |
DisputedArea |
An area in political dispute that is not considered part of any [CountryRegion] |
PoliticalUnit |
DrainageBasin |
A land region where all surface water drains into one specific [WaterFeature] |
Basin |
Dune |
A wave form, ridge, or star shaped feature composed of sand |
Landform |
EarthquakeEpicenter |
A place where the destructive energy of a specific earthquake is centered |
TectonicFeature |
Ecoregion |
A region with a homogeneous ecosystem, flora, and/or fauna |
Region |
EducationalStructure |
A place for providing instruction |
Structure |
ElevationZone |
An area where the surface elevation of all land is within a defined range |
Region |
Factory |
A building or set of buildings where goods are manufactured, processed or fabricated |
IndustrialStructure |
FerryRoute |
A route used by a boat or other floating conveyance regularly used to transport people and vehicles across a [WaterFeature] |
TransportationStructure |
FerryTerminal |
A structure and associated facilities where a ferry boat docks and takes on passengers, automobiles, and/or cargo |
TransportationStructure |
FishHatchery |
A place for hatching fish eggs or raising fish |
AgriculturalStructure |
Forest |
A large area of trees |
Reserve |
FormerAdministrativeDivision |
An [AdministrativeDivision] that no longer exists |
FormerPoliticalUnit |
FormerPoliticalUnit |
A [PoliticalUnit] that no longer exists |
PoliticalUnit |
FormerSovereign |
A [Sovereign] that no longer exists |
FormerPoliticalUnit |
Fort |
A defensive structure or earthwork |
HistoricalSite |
Garden |
An enclosure for displaying selected plant life |
TouristStructure |
GeodeticFeature |
An invisible point, line, or area on the surface of a [CelestialFeature] used for geographic reference |
GeoEntity |
GeoEntity |
A single thing that has spatial extent and location |
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GeographicPole |
One of the two points of intersection of the surface of a [CelestialFeature] and its axis of rotation |
Pole |
Geyser |
A [HotSpring] that intermittently shoots water into the air |
HotSpring |
Glacier |
A mass of ice, usually at high latitudes or high elevations, with sufficient thickness to flow away from the source area |
Ice |
GolfCourse |
A recreational field where golf is played |
RecreationalStructure |
GovernmentStructure |
A [Structure] typically owned and operated by a governmental entity |
Structure |
Heliport |
A place where helicopters land and take off |
Airport |
Hemisphere |
A half the surface of a [Celestial Feature], usually northern, southern, eastern, or western |
GeodeticFeature |
HigherEducationFacility |
A place where students receive advanced or specialized education, such as a college or university |
EducationalStructure |
HistoricalSite |
A place of historical importance |
Site |
Hospital |
A building in which the sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated |
MedicalStructure |
HotSpring |
A place where hot water emerges from the ground |
Spring |
Ice |
A large area covered with frozen water |
WaterFeature |
IndigenousPeoplesReserve |
An area of land set aside for aboriginal, tribal, or native populations |
PoliticalUnit |
IndustrialStructure |
A [Structure] used for industrial or extractive purposes |
Structure |
InformationCenter |
A place where tourists and citizens can obtain information |
TouristStructure |
InternationalDateline |
The line running between geographic poles designated as the point where a calendar day begins |
Region |
InternationalOrganization |
An area of land composed of the member [PoliticalUnit]s of an official governmental organization made up of two or more [Sovereign]s |
Region |
Island |
An area of land completely surrounded by water and smaller than a [Continent] |
Landform |
Isthmus |
A narrow strip of land connecting two larger landmasses and bordered by water on two sides |
Landform |
Junction |
A place where two or more roads join |
TransportationStructure |
Lake |
An inland water body, usually fresh water |
WaterFeature |
LandArea |
A relatively small area of land exhibiting a common characteristic that distinguishes it from surrounding land |
Landform |
Landform |
A natural geographic feature on dry land |
GeoEntity |
LandmarkBuilding |
A [Structure] that is a well-known point of reference |
TouristStructure |
LatitudeLine |
An imaginary line of constant latitude that circles a [CelestialFeature], in which every point on the line is equidistant from a geographic pole |
GeodeticFeature |
Library |
A place where books and other media are stored and loaned out to the public or others |
GovernmentStructure |
Lighthouse |
A tall structure with a major navigation light |
NavigationalStructure |
LinguisticRegion |
An area of land where most of the population speaks the same language or languages in the same linguistic family |
Region |
LongitudeLine |
An imaginary line of constant longitude on a [CelestialFeature] running from one geographic pole to the other |
GeodeticFeature |
MagneticPole |
A point on the surface of a [CelestialFeature] that is the origin for lines of magnetic force |
Pole |
Marina |
A harbor facility for small boats |
NauticalStructure |
Market |
A place where goods are bought and sold |
BusinessStructure |
MedicalStructure |
A [Structure] in which the sick or injured are medically treated |
Structure |
MetroStation |
A place where urban rapid transit trains pick up and drop off passengers, often underground or elevated |
TransportationStructure |
MilitaryBase |
A place used by an armed service for storing arms and supplies, for accommodating and training troops, and as a base from which operations can be initiated |
GovernmentStructure |
Mine |
A place where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages |
IndustrialStructure |
Mission |
A 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 |
ReligiousStructure |
Monument |
A commemorative structure or statue |
TouristStructure |
Mosque |
A building for public Islamic worship |
ReligiousStructure |
Mountain |
An elevated landform that rises, often steeply, above surrounding land on most sides |
Landform |
MountainRange |
A group of connected [Mountain]s |
Landform |
Museum |
A building where objects of permanent interest in one or more of the arts and sciences are preserved and exhibited |
TouristStructure |
NauticalStructure |
A [Structure] used for nautical purposes |
Structure |
NavigationalStructure |
A [Structure] used for navigational purposes |
Structure |
Neighborhood |
A section of a [PopulatedPlace], usually homogenous and/or well-known but often with indistinct boundaries |
PopulatedPlace |
Oasis |
An area in a [Desert] made productive by the availability of water |
Landform |
ObservationPoint |
A wildlife or scenic observation point |
TouristStructure |
Ocean |
A vast expanse of salt water, one of the major [Sea]s covering part of the earth |
Sea |
OfficeBuilding |
A building housing offices |
BusinessStructure |
Park |
An area maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
Reserve |
ParkAndRide |
A parking lot reserved for mass transit commuters |
TransportationStructure |
Pass |
A break in a [MountainRange] used for transportation from one side to the other |
Landform |
Peninsula |
An elongated area of land projecting into a body of water and surrounded by water on three sides |
Landform |
Plain |
An extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities |
Landform |
Planet |
A [CelestialFeature] that orbits a star |
CelestialFeature |
Plate |
A section of a planetary crust that is in motion relative to other plates |
TectonicFeature |
Plateau |
An elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides |
Landform |
PlayingField |
A tract of land used for playing team sports and/or other athletic events |
RecreationalStructure |
Pole |
A point on the surface of a [CelestialFeature] that marks an important geographical or astronomical location |
GeodeticFeature |
PoliceStation |
A building in which police are stationed or posted |
GovernmentStructure |
PoliticalUnit |
An area of land with well-defined borders that is subject to a specific political administration |
GeoEntity |
PopulatedPlace |
A concentrated area of human settlement, such as a city, town, or village |
GeoEntity |
Postcode |
A district used by a postal service as an aid in postal distribution and having a unique identifying code |
StatisticalDistrict |
Postcode1 |
One of the set of lowest-level, most granular, and detailed set of [PostCode]s in a [Sovereign] |
Postcode |
Postcode2 |
One of the set of second-order (one level up from the lowest level) [Postcode]s in a [Sovereign], composed by aggregating [Postcode1]s |
Postcode |
Postcode3 |
One of the set of third-order [Postcode]s in a [Sovereign], composed by aggregating [Postcode2]s |
Postcode |
Postcode4 |
One of the set of fourth-order [Postcode]s in a [Sovereign], composed by aggregating [Postcode3]s |
Postcode |
PostOffice |
A public building in which mail is received, sorted and distributed |
GovernmentStructure |
PowerStation |
A facility for generating electric power |
IndustrialStructure |
Prison |
A facility for confining persons convicted or accused of crimes |
GovernmentStructure |
Promontory |
A small, usually pointed [Peninsula] that often marks the terminus of a landmass |
Peninsula |
RaceTrack |
A track where races are held |
RecreationalStructure |
Railway |
A permanent twin steel-rail track on which trains move |
TransportationStructure |
RailwayStation |
A place comprised of ticket offices, platforms, and other facilities for loading and unloading train passengers and freight |
TransportationStructure |
RecreationalStructure |
A [Structure] used for watching or participating in sports or other athletic activity |
Structure |
Reef |
A partly submerged feature, usually of coral, that projects upward near the water's surface and can be a navigational hazard |
Landform |
Region |
A large area of land where a specific characteristic of the land or its people is relatively homogenous |
GeoEntity |
ReligiousRegion |
An area of land where the population holds relatively homogenous religious practices |
Region |
ReligiousStructure |
A structure where organized, public religious services are held |
Structure |
ResearchStructure |
A [Structure] used for scientific purposes |
Structure |
Reserve |
A tract of public land set aside for restricted use or reserved for future use |
GeoEntity |
ResidentialStructure |
A house, hut, apartment building, or other structure where people reside |
Structure |
RestArea |
A designated area, usually along a major highway, where motorists can pause to relax |
TransportationStructure |
River |
A stream of running water |
WaterFeature |
Road |
An open way with improved surface for efficient transportation of vehicles |
TransportationStructure |
Ruin |
A destroyed or decayed structure that is no longer functional |
Site |
Satellite |
A [CelestialFeature] that orbits a [Planet] |
CelestialFeature |
School |
A place where people, usually children, receive a basic education |
EducationalStructure |
ScientificResearchBase |
A scientific facility used as a base from which research is carried out or monitored |
ResearchStructure |
Sea |
A large area of salt water |
WaterFeature |
SeaplaneLandingArea |
A place on a water body where floatplanes land and take off |
Airport |
ShipWreck |
A site of the remains of a wrecked vessel |
Site |
ShoppingCenter |
A collection of linked retail establishments |
BusinessStructure |
Shrine |
A structure or place memorializing a person or religious concept |
ReligiousStructure |
Site |
A place most notable because of an event that occurred in that location |
Structure |
SkiArea |
A place developed for recreational alpine or nordic skiing |
RecreationalStructure |
Sovereign |
An independent nation-state, the highest level of political authority in that location |
CountryRegion |
SpotElevation |
A point on a [CelestialFeature]'s surface with a known elevation |
GeodeticFeature |
Spring |
A place where water emerges from the ground |
WaterFeature |
Stadium |
A structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators |
RecreationalStructure |
StatisticalDistrict |
An area of land defined as a district to be used for statistical collection or service provision |
GeoEntity |
Structure |
A building, facility, or group of buildings and/or facilities used for a certain common purpose |
GeoEntity |
TectonicBoundary |
A line forming the border between two [Plate]s |
TectonicFeature |
TectonicFeature |
A [Landform] related to [Plate]s and their movement |
Landform |
Temple |
An edifice dedicated to religious worship |
ReligiousStructure |
TimeZone |
A large area within which the same time standard is used |
Region |
TouristStructure |
A [Structure] typically used by tourists |
Structure |
Trail |
A path, track, or route used by pedestrians, animals, or off-road vehicles |
TransportationStructure |
TransportationStructure |
A [Structure] used for transportation purposes |
Structure |
Tunnel |
A subterranean passageway for transportation |
TransportationStructure |
UnderwaterFeature |
A feature on the floor of a [WaterFeature] |
WaterFeature |
UrbanRegion |
An area of land with high population density and extensive urban development |
Region |
Valley |
A low area surrounded by higher ground on two or more sides |
Landform |
Volcano |
A [Mountain] formed by volcanic action and composed of volcanic rock |
Mountain |
Wall |
An upright structure that encloses, divides, or protects an area |
Structure |
Waterfall |
A vertical or very steep section of a [River] |
WaterFeature |
WaterFeature |
A geographic feature that has water on its surface |
GeoEntity |
Well |
A 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 |
Structure |
Wetland |
An area of high soil moisture, partially or intermittently covered with shallow water |
WaterFeature |
Zoo |
A zoological garden or park where wild animals are kept for exhibition |
TouristStructure |