Al-Raqqah

GPTKB entity

Properties (48)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf City
gptkbp:administrativeDivision gptkb:Raqqa_Governorate
gptkbp:area approximately 1,500 km²
gptkbp:climate Semi-arid climate
Mediterranean_climate
gptkbp:cuisine gptkb:Syrian_cuisine
gptkbp:culturalEvents Local festivals
gptkbp:culturalHeritage Various ethnic groups present
UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site_candidate
gptkbp:culturalInfluence Islamic_architecture
gptkbp:demographics Predominantly_Arab_population
gptkbp:economy Trade and commerce
gptkbp:education Several schools and institutions
gptkbp:elevation approximately 300 meters above sea level
gptkbp:environment Agricultural environment
gptkbp:established 3rd century AD
gptkbp:famousFor Historical ruins
gptkbp:famousPerson gptkb:Abu_Bakr_al-Baghdadi
gptkbp:foundedBy Umayyad Caliphate
gptkbp:geographicalFeature Near_the_Euphrates_River
gptkbp:governmentType Local governance
gptkbp:hasCapital gptkb:Raqqa_Governorate
gptkbp:hasRiver gptkb:Euphrates_River
gptkbp:healthcare Hospitals and clinics available
gptkbp:historicalEvent Siege of Raqqa (2017)
gptkbp:historicalPeriod Silk Road
Islamic Golden Age
gptkbp:historicalRole Cultural crossroads
gptkbp:historicalSignificance gptkb:Ancient_city_of_Raqqa
Ancient mosques and churches
gptkbp:historicalSite Qasr al-Bal'a
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Al-Raqqah
gptkbp:infrastructure Roads and bridges
gptkbp:knownFor Cultural heritage
gptkbp:language gptkb:Arabic
gptkbp:localEconomy Small businesses and markets
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Syria
gptkbp:majorIndustry Agriculture
gptkbp:militaryRank Strategic military location
gptkbp:naturalResources Agricultural land
gptkbp:notableEvent Capital_of_ISIS_in_2014
gptkbp:population approximately 220,000
gptkbp:religion Predominantly_Sunni_Islam
gptkbp:sport Football is popular
gptkbp:timeZone EET_(UTC+2)
gptkbp:touristAttraction Old city ruins
gptkbp:transportation Road and rail connections
Strategic location for trade