Statements (54)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
lake
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gptkbp:accessibility |
Remote location
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gptkbp:area |
380 square kilometers
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gptkbp:bestTimeToVisit |
Summer months
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gptkbp:climate |
-20°C to 20°C
Highland_continental_climate |
gptkbp:colors |
Turquoise blue
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gptkbp:connects |
Karakul_village
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gptkbp:culturalEvents |
Local festivals
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gptkbp:culturalHeritage |
Home to nomadic tribes
Part_of_Tajik_national_identity |
gptkbp:culturalSignificance |
Symbol_of_natural_beauty_in_Tajikistan
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gptkbp:depth |
240 meters
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gptkbp:elevation |
3914 meters
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gptkbp:environmentalConcerns |
Climate change impact
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gptkbp:environmentalImpact |
Glacial_melt_contribution
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gptkbp:fishSpecies |
Limited fishing opportunities
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gptkbp:geographicalFeature |
37.2° N, 73.8° E
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gptkbp:geologicalFeatures |
Volcanic origin
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gptkbp:historicalPeriod |
Explored_by_Marco_Polo
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gptkbp:historicalRecords |
Mentioned in ancient texts
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gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
Ancient trade route
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Karakul Lake
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gptkbp:knownFor |
Scenic_beauty
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gptkbp:length |
25 kilometers
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gptkbp:localArt |
Inspired local artists.
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gptkbp:localCuisine |
Traditional_Tajik_dishes
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gptkbp:localEconomy |
Tourism and herding
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gptkbp:localLegends |
Myths about the lake's origin
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gptkbp:locatedIn |
gptkb:Tajikistan
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gptkbp:maximumDepth |
240 meters
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gptkbp:nearbyAttractions |
gptkb:Pamir_Highway
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gptkbp:outflow |
Meltwater from glaciers
None_(endorheic_lake) |
gptkbp:photography |
Popular spot for landscape photography
Stunning sunrises and sunsets |
gptkbp:researchInterest |
Geological studies
Hydrology and ecology research |
gptkbp:scientificName |
Study of high-altitude ecosystems
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gptkbp:seasonalActivities |
Ice cover in winter
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gptkbp:surroundingArea |
gptkb:Pamir_Mountains
Sparse vegetation Hiking and camping High-altitude desert Marmots and ibex Karakul_village |
gptkbp:tourism |
Popular destination for trekkers
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gptkbp:touristAttraction |
Basic accommodations available
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gptkbp:visibility |
gptkb:Pamir_Highway
Visible from space |
gptkbp:waterManagement |
Endorheic basin
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gptkbp:waterQuality |
Saline water
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gptkbp:width |
15 kilometers
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gptkbp:wildlife |
Various bird species
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