Barberton Makhonjwa Mountains
GPTKB entity
Properties (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Mountain range
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| gptkbp:accessibility |
accessible by road
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| gptkbp:age |
approximately 3.5 billion years
|
| gptkbp:area |
approximately 1,000 square kilometers
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| gptkbp:attraction |
hiking trails
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| gptkbp:climate |
subtropical_highland_climate
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| gptkbp:conservationEfforts |
protected area
|
| gptkbp:culturalHeritage |
rich in local folklore
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| gptkbp:culturalSignificance |
important to local communities
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| gptkbp:educationalPrograms |
geological tours available
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| gptkbp:elevation |
up to 2,200 meters
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| gptkbp:environmentalImpact |
mining activities
affects local weather patterns |
| gptkbp:environmentalProtection |
conservation initiatives active
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| gptkbp:established |
early explorers in the 19th century
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| gptkbp:fauna |
various wildlife species
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| gptkbp:flora |
diverse plant species
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| gptkbp:geologicalFeatures |
rich in minerals
greenstone belt one of the oldest rock formations on Earth fossilized stromatolites varied rock layers |
| gptkbp:highestPoint |
gptkb:Makhonjwa_Mountains
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| gptkbp:historicalPeriod |
gold and other minerals mined
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| gptkbp:historicalResearch |
ongoing studies by scientists
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| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
site of gold rush in the 1880s
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| gptkbp:historicalSite |
old mining towns
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Barberton Makhonjwa Mountains
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| gptkbp:knownFor |
ancient geological formations
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| gptkbp:landforms |
mountainous terrain
|
| gptkbp:landscape |
rugged cliffs and valleys
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| gptkbp:landUse |
conservation and recreation
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| gptkbp:localEconomy |
mining and tourism
boosted by tourism and research. |
| gptkbp:localFestival |
celebrate cultural heritage
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| gptkbp:localTraditions |
various indigenous groups
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| gptkbp:localWildlife |
endangered species present
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| gptkbp:locatedIn |
gptkb:South_Africa
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| gptkbp:majorRivers |
several_rivers_including_the_Barberton_River
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| gptkbp:naturalResources |
rich in biodiversity
|
| gptkbp:notableFeature |
gptkb:Makhonjwa_Peak
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| gptkbp:partOf |
gptkb:Mpumalanga_Province
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| gptkbp:researchInterest |
focus on geology and ecology
study_of_early_Earth_conditions |
| gptkbp:scenicViews |
panoramic views of the landscape
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| gptkbp:surroundingArea |
Barberton_town
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| gptkbp:tourism |
bird watching and hiking
popular destination for geologists |
| gptkbp:UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site |
yes
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| gptkbp:wildlife |
efforts in place to protect species
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