Kiriwina Island

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:island
gptkbp:administrative_division gptkb:Milne_Bay_Province
gptkbp:area approximately 300 square kilometers
gptkbp:artwork wood carving and weaving
gptkbp:belief animism and ancestor worship
gptkbp:biodiversity rich marine biodiversity
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
gptkbp:cultural_exchange interaction with neighboring islands.
gptkbp:cultural_heritage UNESCO World Heritage Site status consideration
gptkbp:cultural_identity strong Trobriand identity
gptkbp:cultural_practices matrilineal society
gptkbp:cultural_significance home to the Trobriand Islanders
gptkbp:dance_style traditional Trobriand dances
gptkbp:discovered_by European explorers in the 19th century
gptkbp:economic_activity tourism and agriculture
gptkbp:economy subsistence agriculture
gptkbp:education local schools available
gptkbp:environmental_concerns coastal erosion
gptkbp:famous_event gptkb:Kiriwina_Island_Cultural_Festival
gptkbp:fauna various bird species
gptkbp:fishing_regulations important for local economy
gptkbp:flora coconut palms
gptkbp:geographical_feature coral reefs
gptkbp:geological_formation volcanic origin
gptkbp:government local governance by village councils
gptkbp:has_transport_link ferry services to other islands
gptkbp:healthcare basic healthcare facilities available
gptkbp:historical_event World War II battles
gptkbp:historical_impact influence of colonialism
gptkbp:historical_site ancient burial sites
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Kiriwina Island
gptkbp:language gptkb:Austronesian_languages
gptkbp:language_spoken gptkb:Kiriwina_language
gptkbp:local_cuisine seafood and root vegetables
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:natural_resources coconuts and fish
gptkbp:notable_person local leaders and chiefs
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Trobriand_Islands
gptkbp:population around 10,000
gptkbp:religion predominantly Christian
gptkbp:social_structure kinship-based society
gptkbp:sport gptkb:Kiriwina_cricket
gptkbp:surrounding_area Kiriwina Island is part of the Trobriand Islands
gptkbp:tourist_attraction traditional Trobriand culture
gptkbp:traditional_clothing bark cloth and grass skirts
gptkbp:transportation boat and small aircraft
limited road network
gptkbp:wildlife efforts to protect native species
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Operation_Cartwheel
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4