Kerak Governorate

GPTKB entity

Statements (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Province
gptkbp:administrative_division gptkb:Jordan
gptkbp:area 3,000 km²
gptkbp:bordered_by gptkb:Tafila_Governorate
gptkb:Al-Balqa_Governorate
gptkb:Madaba_Governorate
gptkb:Maan_Governorate
gptkbp:capital Kerak City
gptkbp:climate Mediterranean climate
gptkbp:cuisine Bedouin dishes
Sweets and pastries
Traditional Jordanian food
gptkbp:cultural_events gptkb:Festivals
Cultural celebrations
Religious events
gptkbp:cultural_heritage gptkb:Kerak_Castle
gptkb:Islamic_architecture
gptkb:ancient_ruins
gptkbp:demographics Diverse ethnic groups
Predominantly Arab population
gptkbp:economic_sector gptkb:tourism
gptkb:Agriculture
Mining
gptkbp:education Universities
Schools
gptkbp:elevation 1,000 meters above sea level
gptkbp:government_type Decentralized government
gptkbp:healthcare Hospitals
Clinics
gptkbp:historical_event gptkb:Arab_Revolt
Ottoman period
Crusader period
gptkbp:historical_significance Crusader castles
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Kerak Governorate
gptkbp:language gptkb:Arabic
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:Jordan
gptkbp:major_city Safi
Qatraneh
Al-Mazar
Kerak City
gptkbp:natural_resources Minerals
Water resources
Agricultural land
gptkbp:population approximately 300,000
gptkbp:region gptkb:Maan
gptkbp:sport Basketball teams
Football clubs
gptkbp:time_zone UTC+2
UTC+3 during daylight saving time
gptkbp:tourist_attraction gptkb:Kerak_Castle
gptkb:Wadi_Mujib
gptkb:Dead_Sea
Al-Mazar
gptkbp:transportation Road networks
Public buses
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Castle_of_Kerak
gptkb:Kerak_Castle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7