Properties (84)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
river
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| gptkbp:biodiversity |
high
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| gptkbp:climate |
tropical
tropical rainforest climate experiences seasonal variability. |
| gptkbp:conservationEfforts |
ongoing
habitat for several |
| gptkbp:countryOfOrigin |
named after the Amazons of Greek mythology
|
| gptkbp:culturalEvents |
hosts festivals
|
| gptkbp:culturalHeritage |
rich in folklore and traditions
|
| gptkbp:culturalSignificance |
important to indigenous peoples
central to many local cultures |
| gptkbp:drainageBasin |
approximately 2.7 million square miles
|
| gptkbp:ecosystem |
gptkb:Amazon_Rainforest
|
| gptkbp:electrification |
approximately 209,000 cubic meters per second
numerous dams |
| gptkbp:environmentalImpact |
June to October
deforestation agricultural runoff mining activities affected by deforestation vulnerable to climate change effects threat to ecosystem |
| gptkbp:famousFor |
biodiversity
|
| gptkbp:famousLandmark |
gptkb:Amazon_Theatre
gptkb:Janauari_Ecological_Park gptkb:Anavilhanas_Archipelago gptkb:Encontro_das_Águas_State_Park Meeting of Waters |
| gptkbp:fishSpecies |
important economic activity
varied among local communities |
| gptkbp:flowsInto |
gptkb:Brazil
gptkb:Colombia gptkb:Peru |
| gptkbp:geologicalFeatures |
contains unique geological formations
|
| gptkbp:historicalEvent |
development of hydroelectric projects
impact of climate change on water levels rubber boom in the late 19th century construction_of_the_Madeira-Mamoré_Railway discovery_by_Francisco_de_Orellana |
| gptkbp:historicalPeriod |
used for trade by indigenous peoples
explored_by_Europeans_in_the_16th_century |
| gptkbp:historicalResearch |
subject of many studies
|
| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
important for trade routes
explored_by_Europeans_in_the_16th_century |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Amazon River
|
| gptkbp:includes |
gptkb:Amazonian_manatee
pink river dolphin electric eel anaconda piranha |
| gptkbp:investmentFocus |
threat to native species
|
| gptkbp:knownFor |
second longest river in the world
largest river by discharge volume of water |
| gptkbp:length |
approximately 4,345 miles
|
| gptkbp:lighting |
November to May
extensive typically from November to May |
| gptkbp:localEconomy |
supports fishing and tourism
|
| gptkbp:localSports |
significant
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:South_America
|
| gptkbp:majorIndustry |
gptkb:Xingu_River
gptkb:Madeira_River gptkb:Rio_Negro gptkb:Tapajós_River |
| gptkbp:mouth |
gptkb:Atlantic_Ocean
|
| gptkbp:navigable |
yes
|
| gptkbp:navigationEquipment |
important for transport
|
| gptkbp:officialLanguage |
many spoken by local tribes
|
| gptkbp:river |
supports diverse aquatic life
contains many islands challenging due to seasonal changes largest river basin in the world |
| gptkbp:source |
gptkb:Andes_Mountains
|
| gptkbp:tourism |
popular destination
popular for fishing popular for river cruises popular for wildlife watching |
| gptkbp:transportation |
used for cargo transport
|
| gptkbp:waterManagement |
varies by season
|
| gptkbp:waterQuality |
varies by location
|
| gptkbp:waterSource |
popular for activities like kayaking
typically from June to October |
| gptkbp:wildlife |
home to many species
|