Cape Floristic Region

GPTKB entity

Properties (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Protected area
gptkbp:area approximately 90,000 square kilometers
gptkbp:biodiversity high
gptkbp:climate seasonal rainfall
hot, dry summers
cool, wet winters
Mediterranean_climate
gptkbp:conservationEfforts protected
community involvement
protected areas
research initiatives
gptkbp:contains Fynbos biome
gptkbp:culturalHeritage traditional medicine
art and crafts
education and awareness
recreation and leisure
gptkbp:culturalSignificance important to local communities
gptkbp:designatedAs World Heritage Site
gptkbp:ecosystem water regulation
gptkbp:environmentalImpact habitat for wildlife
nutrient cycling
carbon storage
soil stabilization
pollination services
gptkbp:fauna insects
various bird species
amphibians
mammals
reptiles
gptkbp:flora shrubs
herbaceous plants
succulent plants
Fynbos
Thicket
Renosterveld
Proteaceae_family
gptkbp:geologicalFeatures mountains and valleys
gptkbp:historicalSignificance cultural heritage
colonial history
indigenous_practices
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Cape Floristic Region
gptkbp:landUse agriculture
urban areas
conservation areas
tourism facilities
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:South_Africa
gptkbp:majorCities gptkb:Cape_Town
gptkbp:nativeTo more than 9,000 species
gptkbp:recognizedBy gptkb:UNESCO
gptkbp:researchInterest biodiversity studies
gptkbp:threats climate change
invasive species
urban development
gptkbp:tourism popular destination