Statements (87)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:lake
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
2
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Person
|
| gptkbp:area |
6,405 square kilometers
6,405 km² |
| gptkbp:depth |
50 meters
|
| gptkbp:has_style |
gptkb:mountain
minerals salt deposits |
| gptkbp:historical_site |
as designated by UNESCO
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Lake Turkana
|
| gptkbp:is_affected_by |
gptkb:waterfall
climate change droughts |
| gptkbp:is_aplace_for |
gptkb:Photographer
gptkb:tourist_attraction hiking bird watching boating conservation efforts cultural experiences cultural festivals local markets sustainable tourism water sports camping educational tours environmental studies wildlife observation wildlife photography scientific studies community interactions research expeditions fishing expeditions |
| gptkbp:is_connected_to |
gptkb:Lake_Albert
several rivers |
| gptkbp:is_fed_by |
gptkb:Omo_River
|
| gptkbp:is_home_to |
gptkb:Nile_crocodile
gptkb:National_Park various fish species aquatic plants various bird species endemic fish species migratory bird species various reptiles several indigenous communities wildlife such as hippos |
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
its scenic beauty
its unique ecosystem its cultural heritage its archaeological sites its fishing communities its turquoise color its saline water |
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
gptkb:African_Rift_System
gptkb:Turkana_County gptkb:Great_Rift_Valley the East African Rift system the Turkana Basin |
| gptkbp:is_subject_to |
evaporation due to high temperatures
|
| gptkbp:is_surrounded_by |
desert regions
several ethnic communities arid landscapes desert and semi-arid land |
| gptkbp:is_used_for |
gptkb:tourist_attraction
fishing |
| gptkbp:located_in |
gptkb:Kenya
gptkb:Monarch latitude 4.0° N longitude 36.0° E |
| gptkbp:major_city |
permanent desert lake in the world
|
| gptkbp:population |
flamingos
|
| gptkbp:significance |
archaeological findings
|
| gptkbp:supports |
fishing industry
|
| gptkbp:threats |
climate change
water diversion projects |
| gptkbp:was_akey_figure_in |
biodiversity conservation
environmental studies climate research archaeological research ecological studies local fishermen paleontological studies sustainable tourism. research on human evolution water for local communities food for local populations |