Magellan Strait

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:canal
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Ferdinand_Magellan
gptkb:Magallanes
gptkbp:climate Temperate maritime climate
gptkbp:connects gptkb:Atlantic_Ocean
gptkb:Pacific_Ocean
gptkbp:crosses Ferries
Cargo ships
Fishing vessels
Tourist boats
gptkbp:cultural_events Art exhibitions
Historical reenactments
Local festivals
Indigenous cultural events
Maritime celebrations
gptkbp:cultural_significance Indigenous peoples' history
gptkbp:discovered_by gptkb:Ferdinand_Magellan
gptkbp:environmental_impact Pollution
Overfishing
Climate change effects
gptkbp:features gptkb:Tides
gptkb:island
Strong currents
gptkbp:historical_event Site of naval battles
gptkbp:historical_significance First navigated in 1520
Separates mainland South America from Tierra del Fuego
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Magellan Strait
gptkbp:is_essential_for shipping routes
gptkbp:landmark Magellan's route
Historic shipwrecks
gptkbp:length 570 km
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:Argentina
gptkb:Chile
gptkbp:named_after gptkb:Ferdinand_Magellan
gptkbp:navigation_system Strong winds
Fog
Icebergs
Challenging due to weather conditions
gptkbp:nearby_attractions gptkb:Magdalena_Island
gptkb:Tierra_del_Fuego_National_Park
gptkb:Glacier_Alley
gptkb:Cape_Horn
Wildlife watching
Penguin colonies
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Southern_Chilean_fjords
gptkbp:species Rich marine life
gptkbp:surrounding_area gptkb:Ushuaia
gptkb:Punta_Arenas
gptkb:Puerto_Williams
Porvenir
gptkbp:tourist_attraction Popular for cruises
gptkbp:width up to 30 km