Libyan Desert

GPTKB entity

Statements (63)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:desert
gptkbp:area approximately 1,100,000 square kilometers
1,100,000 square kilometers
gptkbp:average_temperature extreme heat
cold nights
40° C
gptkbp:biodiversity limited
gptkbp:borders gptkb:Sahara_Desert
gptkbp:climate arid
high evaporation rates
low rainfall
gptkbp:cultural_practices gptkb:traditional_music
gptkb:traditional_crafts
gptkb:festivals
gptkbp:cultural_significance gptkb:Tuareg_tribes
gptkb:Native_American_culture
gptkbp:environmental_concerns climate change impacts
desertification
gptkbp:famous_landmark Uweinat Mountain
gptkbp:features gptkb:sand_dunes
gptkbp:geographical_feature gptkb:sand_dunes
gptkbp:geological_features gptkb:rock_formations
fossil beds
gptkbp:geological_formation gptkb:sandstone
gptkbp:historical_significance ancient trade routes
gptkbp:historical_site gptkb:art
gptkb:ancient_ruins
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Libyan Desert
gptkbp:is_explored_in explored by early explorers
site of archaeological discoveries
gptkbp:local_economy gptkb:tourism
mining activities
nomadic herding
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:Libya
gptkbp:natural_resources oil reserves
minerals
gptkbp:neighboring_city gptkb:Ghadames
gptkb:Sebha
gptkbp:notable_event cultural festivals
scientific research expeditions
exploration expeditions
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Sahara_Desert
gptkbp:research climate studies
geological studies
gptkbp:route trade caravans
modern roads
gptkbp:species cacti
limited
grasses
scattered shrubs
gptkbp:surrounding_area Nile Valley
gptkbp:tourism gptkb:tourism
cultural tourism
gptkbp:transportation 4x4 vehicles
camel caravans
gptkbp:water_source oases
gptkbp:wildlife lizards
scarce
scorpions
desert foxes
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Government_of_Libya
gptkb:Great_Sand_Sea
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5