Friesland Canal

GPTKB entity

Statements (47)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf canal
gptkbp:associatedWith Friesland_region
gptkbp:built 1825
gptkbp:climate temperate maritime climate
gptkbp:connects gptkb:Wadden_Sea
IJsselmeer
gptkbp:constructionMaterial earth and stone
gptkbp:crosses several towns
gptkbp:culturalSignificance local heritage
gptkbp:environment home to various wildlife
surrounded by nature reserves
gptkbp:features bridges
locks
gptkbp:historicalEvent opened in 1825
modernized in 20th century
expanded in 1860s
gptkbp:historicalSignificance important trade route
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Friesland Canal
gptkbp:length approximately 80 kilometers
gptkbp:lighting part of flood management system
gptkbp:localEconomy supports agriculture
supports tourism
supports fishing industry
gptkbp:location Friesland,_Netherlands
gptkbp:maintainedBy gptkb:Dutch_Waterways
gptkbp:navigationEquipment seasonal variations
inland waterway
gptkbp:originalPurpose drainage
gptkbp:partOf Friesland_waterway_network
gptkbp:popularActivities fishing
cycling
boating
gptkbp:renovated ongoing maintenance projects
gptkbp:seasonalActivities popular in summer
less active in winter
gptkbp:surroundingArea farmland
towns
villages
gptkbp:touristAttraction historical sites
scenic views
gptkbp:usedBy commercial vessels
recreational boats
tourist boats
gptkbp:usedFor recreation
navigation
gptkbp:waterQuality monitored regularly
regulated