Gan Island

GPTKB entity

Properties (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:island
gptkbp:administrativeDivision gptkb:Addu_City
gptkbp:area approximately 4.5 square kilometers
gptkbp:beach white_sandy_beaches
gptkbp:climate tropical monsoon climate
gptkbp:communityEngagement local sports and recreational events
gptkbp:culturalEvents celebrates_Eid_and_other_local_festivals
gptkbp:culturalHeritage hosts visitors from around the world
traditional_Maldivian_culture
gptkbp:culturalInfluence influenced_by_South_Asian_cultures
gptkbp:culturalSignificance strong sense of local identity
gptkbp:economy fishing and tourism
gptkbp:education primary and secondary schools available
gptkbp:electrification provided by the national grid
gptkbp:environmentalImpact vulnerable to rising sea levels
coastal erosion concerns
gptkbp:environmentalProtection surrounding waters designated for conservation
gptkbp:fauna variety of marine life
gptkbp:fishSpecies important for local economy
gptkbp:flora coconut palms
gptkbp:governmentType local council system
gptkbp:healthcare local health center
gptkbp:historicalEvent site_of_significant_naval_activity_during_WWII
gptkbp:historicalSignificance former_British_military_base
gptkbp:historicalSite remnants_of_British_colonial_buildings
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Gan Island
gptkbp:IATA_code gptkb:Gan_International_Airport
gptkbp:internetAccess available through local providers
gptkbp:localArt traditional crafts and artwork
gptkbp:localCuisine seafood dishes
gptkbp:localGovernment managed by elected council members
part_of_the_Maldives'_administrative_structure
gptkbp:localLegends rich in folklore and stories.
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Maldives
gptkbp:naturalResources abundant fish stocks
gptkbp:nearestCity gptkb:Hithadhoo
gptkbp:officialLanguage Dhivehi
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Addu_Atoll
gptkbp:population around 1,500
gptkbp:realEstate growing interest in property development
gptkbp:sustainabilityInitiatives efforts to promote eco-friendly tourism
gptkbp:timeZone Maldives_Time_(MVT)
gptkbp:tourism popular for diving and snorkeling
gptkbp:touristAttraction scenic views and natural beauty
gptkbp:transportation ferry services available
developing road networks
taxis and rental services available
gptkbp:transportLinks connected to other islands by speedboat
gptkbp:waterSource available activities include jet skiing and windsurfing
gptkbp:wildlife efforts to protect marine ecosystems
gptkbp:youth_development ongoing projects to improve infrastructure