Dasht-e Kavir desert

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:desert
gptkbp:accessibility remote areas require 4 WD vehicles
gptkbp:area approximately 77,600 square kilometers
gptkbp:average_temperature high in summer
low in winter
gptkbp:biodiversity limited due to harsh conditions
gptkbp:climate arid
extreme temperature variations
low annual rainfall
gptkbp:conservation_efforts community awareness programs
wildlife protection initiatives
protected areas established
gptkbp:cultural_practices traditional music performances
local cuisine specialties
handicrafts and textiles
gptkbp:cultural_significance home to nomadic tribes
site for traditional Persian poetry
gptkbp:environmental_concerns water scarcity issues
desertification risks
gptkbp:famous_landmark gptkb:Kavir_National_Park
gptkb:Maranjab_Desert
gptkbp:features gptkb:sand_dunes
gptkb:salt_flats
gptkbp:geographical_feature mountain ranges nearby
valleys and plains
gptkbp:geological_features sandstone formations
salt crusts
gptkbp:historical_significance ancient trade routes
gptkbp:historical_site ruins of ancient settlements
ancient caravanserais
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Dasht-e Kavir desert
gptkbp:local_economy agriculture in surrounding areas
supports tourism-related businesses
involves traditional crafts
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:Iran
gptkbp:notable_event photography workshops
off-road racing events
annual desert festivals
gptkbp:notable_species salt-tolerant plants
scattered shrubs
occasional wildflowers
gptkbp:research_importance studied for climate change effects
studied for desert ecology
gptkbp:surrounding_area gptkb:Dasht-e_Lut
gptkbp:tourism attracts adventure seekers
offers stargazing opportunities
gptkbp:wildlife includes various reptiles
includes migratory birds
includes desert foxes
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Historic_City_of_Yazd
gptkb:The_City_of_Yazd
gptkb:Yazd
gptkb:The_Ancient_City_of_Yazd
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5