Statements (58)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:island
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| gptkbp:administrative_division |
gptkb:Milne_Bay_Province
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| gptkbp:area |
approximately 300 square kilometers
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| gptkbp:artwork |
wood carving and weaving
|
| gptkbp:climate |
tropical climate
tropical rainforest climate |
| gptkbp:community_events |
local festivals and gatherings
|
| gptkbp:conflict |
limited access to markets
|
| gptkbp:conservation_efforts |
marine protected areas
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| gptkbp:cuisine |
seafood and root vegetables
bark cloth and grass skirts |
| gptkbp:cultural_heritage |
UNESCO World Heritage Site status consideration
|
| gptkbp:cultural_practices |
matrilineal society
interaction with neighboring islands. |
| gptkbp:cultural_representation |
strong Trobriand identity
|
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
home to the Trobriand Islanders
|
| gptkbp:discovered_by |
European explorers in the 19th century
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| gptkbp:economic_activity |
tourism and agriculture
|
| gptkbp:economy |
subsistence agriculture
|
| gptkbp:education |
local schools available
|
| gptkbp:environmental_impact |
coastal erosion
|
| gptkbp:fauna |
various bird species
|
| gptkbp:fishing_regulations |
important for local economy
|
| gptkbp:flora |
coconut palms
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| gptkbp:geographical_feature |
coral reefs
|
| gptkbp:geological_formation |
volcanic origin
|
| gptkbp:government_type |
local governance by village councils
|
| gptkbp:healthcare |
basic healthcare facilities available
|
| gptkbp:historical_event |
World War II battles
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| gptkbp:historical_impact |
influence of colonialism
|
| gptkbp:historical_site |
ancient burial sites
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Kiriwina Island
|
| gptkbp:language |
gptkb:Austronesian_languages
gptkb:Kiriwina_language |
| gptkbp:local_government |
part of Milne Bay Province administration
|
| gptkbp:located_in |
gptkb:Papua_New_Guinea
|
| gptkbp:major_city |
Kiriwina
|
| gptkbp:music |
traditional Trobriand music
|
| gptkbp:music_style |
traditional Trobriand dances
|
| gptkbp:natural_resources |
coconuts and fish
|
| gptkbp:notable_event |
gptkb:Kiriwina_Island_Cultural_Festival
|
| gptkbp:notable_person |
local leaders and chiefs
|
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Trobriand_Islands
|
| gptkbp:population |
around 10,000
|
| gptkbp:religion |
predominantly Christian
animism and ancestor worship |
| gptkbp:social_structure |
kinship-based society
|
| gptkbp:species |
rich marine biodiversity
|
| gptkbp:sport |
gptkb:Kiriwina_cricket
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| gptkbp:surrounding_area |
Kiriwina Island is part of the Trobriand Islands
|
| gptkbp:tourist_attraction |
traditional Trobriand culture
|
| gptkbp:transportation |
boat and small aircraft
limited road network ferry services to other islands |
| gptkbp:wildlife |
efforts to protect native species
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Trobriand_Islands
gptkb:Operation_Cartwheel |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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