Lake Alaotra

GPTKB entity

Properties (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf lake
gptkbp:area 1600 km²
gptkbp:biodiversity home to endemic species
gptkbp:climate tropical climate
gptkbp:community_involvement local conservation initiatives
stakeholder engagement in management
gptkbp:cultural_significance local fishing communities
gptkbp:culturalHeritage local crafts and arts
traditional fishing festivals
gptkbp:depth 2.5 m
3.5 m
gptkbp:economicActivity fishing
rice cultivation
gptkbp:elevation 800 m
gptkbp:environmental_impact affects local agriculture
affects local fisheries
gptkbp:environmentalProtection habitat loss
climate change impacts
gptkbp:fishSpecies traditional fishing techniques
modern fishing practices
gptkbp:geographicalFeature part_of_the_Madagascar_Rift
gptkbp:historical_significance important for local tribes
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Lake Alaotra
gptkbp:internationalClassification Ramsar_Wetland_site
gptkbp:is_essential_for largest_lake_in_Madagascar
gptkbp:local_economy dependent on lake resources
gptkbp:localEconomy gptkb:Malagasy
gptkbp:localGovernment managed by local authorities
gptkbp:location gptkb:Madagascar
gptkbp:notableFeature gptkb:Madagascar_fish_eagle
various bird species
Alaotra gentle lemur
gptkbp:notableWork biodiversity studies
ecological studies
gptkbp:outflow gptkb:Pangalanes_Canal
Manga_River
gptkbp:seasonalActivities water levels fluctuate
wildlife migration patterns
gptkbp:surrounding_area tropical forests
papyrus swamps
gptkbp:surroundingArea gptkb:Alaotra-Mangoro
gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives wetland restoration projects
gptkbp:threats pollution
invasive species
overfishing
gptkbp:tourism eco-tourism opportunities
gptkbp:transportation road access limited
boat transport used
gptkbp:waterQuality varies seasonally