Kyoga Lake

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf lake
gptkbp:area approximately 200 square kilometers
gptkbp:biodiversity home to endemic species
gptkbp:climate tropical climate
experiences rainy and dry seasons
strategies in place for climate adaptation
gptkbp:community important for community health and wellbeing
gptkbp:communityEngagement local communities involved in conservation
gptkbp:communityPrograms funding for community projects related to the lake.
gptkbp:connects gptkb:Lake_Victoria
gptkbp:conservationEfforts government initiatives
local NGOs involved
gptkbp:culturalEvents hosts local festivals
gptkbp:culturalHeritage features in local folklore
part_of_the_cultural_heritage_of_Uganda
gptkbp:culturalSignificance important to local tribes
gptkbp:depth maximum depth of 5 meters
gptkbp:drainageBasin drains_into_River_Nile
gptkbp:educationalPrograms offers educational programs about ecology
gptkbp:environmentalImpact pollution
invasive species
affected by climate change
site for environmental education programs
gptkbp:fishSpecies regulated by local authorities
supports local fishermen
traditional fishing techniques used by locals
gptkbp:geographicalFeature part_of_the_Great_Lakes_region
gptkbp:historicalEvent site of local legends
gptkbp:historicalSignificance important for local communities
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Kyoga Lake
gptkbp:is_essential_for biodiversity
local economy
gptkbp:isRated gptkb:River_Nile
gptkbp:landUse surrounding land used for agriculture
gptkbp:localArt inspired local art and crafts
gptkbp:localEconomy supports agriculture nearby
gptkbp:localGovernment managed by local government authorities
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Uganda
gptkbp:partOf Nile_River_Basin
gptkbp:recreation fishing
boating
gptkbp:research site for ecological studies
gptkbp:researchInterest studied by universities
gptkbp:surroundingArea gptkb:Kampala
gptkb:Jinja
surrounded by wetlands
gptkbp:tourism attracts tourists
promoted as ecotourism destination
gptkbp:transportation used for transport between towns
gptkbp:waterManagement subject to water management policies
integrated water management practices in place
gptkbp:waterQuality monitored by environmental agencies
seasonally fluctuates
subject to testing for pollutants
gptkbp:waterSource popular for kayaking
source of drinking water for nearby communities
gptkbp:wildlife various fish species
water birds
important for wildlife conservation efforts