Lake Rukwa

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:lake
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Prehistoric_Pile_dwellings_around_the_Alps
gptkbp:accessibility remote location
gptkbp:average_temperature varies with seasons
gptkbp:climate tropical savanna climate
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Protected_area
gptkbp:cultural_events local festivals related to fishing.
gptkbp:cultural_significance important to local folklore
gptkbp:drainage_basin Rukwa River
gptkbp:economic_activity agriculture nearby
gptkbp:elevation approximately 800 meters above sea level
gptkbp:environment freshwater
gptkbp:environmental_impact affected by climate change
pollution concerns
gptkbp:fishing_regulations local fishing laws
traditional fishing methods
gptkbp:flora various plant species
gptkbp:historical_significance important for local tribes
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Lake Rukwa
gptkbp:is_connected_to Lake Tanganyika via rivers
gptkbp:is_essential_for fishing
gptkbp:is_explored_in explored by early European explorers
gptkbp:land_use agricultural expansion
gptkbp:landscape plateau and hills
gptkbp:length approximately 150 kilometers
gptkbp:local_economy supports local communities
dependent on natural resources
gptkbp:local_legends associated with local myths
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:Tanzania
gptkbp:region East Africa
gptkbp:research conducted on biodiversity
gptkbp:research_focus ecological studies
gptkbp:species gptkb:Nile_perch
various fish species
tilapia
gptkbp:sport limited due to size
gptkbp:sugar_content low salinity
gptkbp:surrounding_area various ethnic groups
Sumbawanga
gptkbp:tourist_attraction attracts visitors for wildlife viewing
gptkbp:transportation limited access roads
gptkbp:type endorheic lake
gptkbp:water_management local governance issues
fluctuates seasonally
gptkbp:water_quality varies seasonally
gptkbp:water_source seasonal rainfall
gptkbp:width approximately 30 kilometers
gptkbp:wildlife various bird species
crocodiles
hippos
efforts in place
presence of invasive fish species