Gulf of Carpentaria

GPTKB entity

Statements (102)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:coastal_area
gptkbp:area approximately 300,000 square kilometers
gptkbp:average_temperature around 30° C
gptkbp:borders gptkb:Queensland
gptkb:Northern_Territory
gptkbp:climate tropical savanna climate
gptkbp:conservation national parks
marine parks
gptkbp:contains several major rivers
gptkbp:cultural_significance art and crafts
traditional ceremonies
fishing traditions
gptkbp:depth approximately 100 meters
maximum depth of about 100 meters
gptkbp:drainage_basin gptkb:Arafura_Sea
gptkbp:economic_activity gptkb:tourism
agriculture
mining
gptkbp:environmental_concerns pollution
habitat loss
overfishing
gptkbp:features islands
numerous islands
estuaries
gptkbp:geological_features gptkb:ocean
sedimentary basins
underwater volcanoes
gptkbp:has_beach approximately 1,600 kilometers
gptkbp:historical_significance Indigenous Australian cultures
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Gulf of Carpentaria
gptkbp:is_adjacent_to gptkb:Gulf_of_Papua
gptkbp:is_affected_by climate change
human activities
seasonal monsoons
gptkbp:is_connected_to gptkb:Gulf_of_Carpentaria_Marine_Park
gptkb:Arafura_Sea
local economies
international waters
Gulf of Carpentaria Wetlands
gptkbp:is_essential_for fishing industry
shipping routes
gptkbp:is_explored_in explored by British explorers
explored by Dutch navigators
explored by Indigenous peoples
gptkbp:is_home_to gptkb:marine_mammals
coral reefs
various fish species
various bird species
various marine species
marine biodiversity
sea turtles
mangrove forests
several indigenous communities
commercial shipping lanes
gptkbp:is_known_for gptkb:cultural_heritage
gptkb:historical_significance
natural resources
scenic beauty
rich biodiversity
fishing grounds
ecological significance
tropical cyclones
gptkbp:is_located_at latitude 10° S
longitude 140° E
gptkbp:is_monitored_by gptkb:Australian_government
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:Australian_marine_parks
gptkb:Timor_Sea
gptkb:Great_Barrier_Reef_Marine_Park
marine ecosystems
marine conservation efforts
Indo-Pacific region
regional planning initiatives
Australian geography
Australian continental shelf
gptkbp:is_popular_for gptkb:tourism
gptkbp:is_subject_to fishing regulations
environmental protection laws
gptkbp:is_surrounded_by gptkb:Cape_York_Peninsula
gptkb:Arnhem_Land
coastal communities
Gulf Country region
gptkbp:is_used_for recreational activities
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:Australia
gptkbp:notable_event gptkb:flooding
droughts
cyclones
gptkbp:research_importance climate change research
ecological studies
marine biology studies
gptkbp:supports commercial fishing
gptkbp:surrounding_cities gptkb:Weipa
gptkb:Cairns
gptkb:Darwin
Karumba
Gove
gptkbp:weather_conditions monsoon season
gptkbp:wildlife various fish species
sea turtles
dugongs
saltwater crocodiles
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Northern_Territory
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4