Properties (55)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
lake
|
| gptkbp:area |
1060 km²
|
| gptkbp:averageRainfall |
6.5 m
|
| gptkbp:biodiversity |
supports diverse wildlife
|
| gptkbp:climate |
continental climate
subject to droughts |
| gptkbp:connects |
gptkb:Syr_Darya_River
|
| gptkbp:conservationEfforts |
ongoing
|
| gptkbp:cultural_heritage |
gptkb:Balkhash_Lake
|
| gptkbp:culturalHeritage |
site of archaeological interest
|
| gptkbp:culturalSignificance |
local folklore
|
| gptkbp:divisions |
two parts
|
| gptkbp:economicActivity |
local fisheries
|
| gptkbp:elevation |
340 m above sea level
|
| gptkbp:environmentalImpact |
pollution
affects local weather patterns affects water levels |
| gptkbp:geographicalFeature |
part_of_Central_Asia
|
| gptkbp:geologicalFeatures |
tectonic depression
|
| gptkbp:historicalEvent |
ancient settlements nearby
|
| gptkbp:historicalPeriod |
explored_by_Russian_explorers
part_of_Silk_Road_routes |
| gptkbp:historicalResearch |
studied for ecology
studied for ancient civilizations. |
| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
trade route
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Lake Balkhash
|
| gptkbp:isPartOf |
Balkhash-Alakol Basin
|
| gptkbp:length |
605 km
|
| gptkbp:localEconomy |
dependent on fishing
|
| gptkbp:localGovernment |
managed by regional authorities
|
| gptkbp:localTraditions |
fishing practices
|
| gptkbp:localWildlife |
supports endemic species
|
| gptkbp:locatedIn |
gptkb:Kazakhstan
|
| gptkbp:maximumDepth |
25 m
|
| gptkbp:notableFor |
fishing
|
| gptkbp:outflow |
Ili River
|
| gptkbp:recreation |
boating
swimming camping birdwatching |
| gptkbp:region |
water resource for agriculture
|
| gptkbp:supports |
various fish species
|
| gptkbp:surroundingArea |
gptkb:Balkhash_City
migratory birds various plant species Balkhash District steppe and desert |
| gptkbp:tourism |
attracts visitors
|
| gptkbp:waterManagement |
important for regional planning
|
| gptkbp:waterQuality |
varies by region
varies from fresh to saline fluctuates seasonally |
| gptkbp:waterSource |
Ili River
irrigation and domestic use |
| gptkbp:width |
9 to 74 km
|