Bahr el Gazel

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:region
gptkbp:administrative_division Bahr el Ghazal region
gptkbp:area approximately 120,000 square kilometers
gptkbp:borders gptkb:Central_Equatoria
gptkb:Darfur
gptkb:Northern_Bahr_el_Ghazal
Western Bahr el Ghazal
gptkbp:capital gptkb:Wau
gptkbp:climate tropical savanna
distinct wet and dry seasons
gptkbp:conflict lack of investment in infrastructure
poverty prevalent in the region
gptkbp:cuisine traditional dishes include sorghum and fish
gptkbp:cultivation subsistence farming prevalent
gptkbp:cultural_practices storytelling as a key tradition
traditional music and dance important
gptkbp:cultural_significance home to various indigenous tribes
gptkbp:demographics youthful population
high birth rates
gptkbp:economy agriculture
livestock farming
gptkbp:education limited access to schools
gptkbp:environment vulnerable to climate change impacts
gptkbp:environmental_concerns deforestation concerns
wildlife conservation efforts ongoing.
gptkbp:ethnicity gptkb:Dinka
gptkb:Zande
Fertit
gptkbp:famous_event cultural festivals celebrated by local tribes
gptkbp:geography predominantly flat terrain
seasonal flooding in rainy season
gptkbp:government part of South Sudan's federal system
gptkbp:healthcare underdeveloped healthcare facilities
gptkbp:historical_event significant battles during the civil war
gptkbp:historical_significance site of conflict during the Second Sudanese Civil War
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Bahr el Gazel
gptkbp:infrastructure poorly developed infrastructure
gptkbp:international_relations aid from various NGOs
gptkbp:language Arabic used as a lingua franca
Dinka language spoken widely
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:South_Sudan
gptkbp:major_rivers Ghazal River
gptkbp:natural_resources oil reserves
minerals
gptkbp:population over 1 million
gptkbp:security ongoing conflicts and instability
gptkbp:social_issues displacement due to conflict
gender inequality prevalent
gptkbp:tourism limited due to conflict
gptkbp:transportation limited road infrastructure
river transport used historically
gptkbp:wildlife diverse species including elephants and antelopes
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Idriss_Déby
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5