Al-Dhi Qar Marshes

GPTKB entity

Statements (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf wetland
gptkbp:area approximately 20,000 square kilometers
gptkbp:associatedWith cultural heritage
gptkbp:biodiversity high
gptkbp:climate semi-arid
gptkbp:conservationEfforts vulnerable
implemented
supported by NGOs
gptkbp:contains freshwater lakes
gptkbp:contributedTo local economy
gptkbp:culturalHeritage traditional crafts
gptkbp:culturalSignificance to local tribes
of Marsh Arabs
gptkbp:designatedAs Biosphere_Reserve
gptkbp:environmentalImpact pollution
habitat loss
carbon storage
gptkbp:fauna rich
gptkbp:features reed beds
gptkbp:hasPopulation local communities
gptkbp:historicalEvent Marsh_Arab_displacement
gptkbp:historicalPeriod traditional fishing methods
gptkbp:historicalSignificance ancient Sumerian civilization
for ancient trade routes
gptkbp:homeTo various bird species
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Al-Dhi Qar Marshes
gptkbp:influencedBy climate change
human activities
Tigris_and_Euphrates_rivers
gptkbp:landUse agriculture and fishing
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Iraq
gptkbp:notableFor biodiversity
gptkbp:partOf Mesopotamian Marshes
gptkbp:provides water resources
fish species
gptkbp:recognizedBy gptkb:UNESCO
gptkbp:recognizes important wetland area
gptkbp:renovated ongoing since 2003
rehabilitation of ecosystems
gptkbp:researchInterest ecological studies
gptkbp:supports fishing industry
local wildlife
migratory birds
gptkbp:surroundingArea agricultural land
gptkbp:threats drainage projects
gptkbp:tourism high
gptkbp:waterManagement present
gptkbp:waterQuality varies
gptkbp:waterSource natural springs