Makhonjwa Mountains World Heritage Site
GPTKB entity
Properties (49)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
World Heritage Site
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gptkbp:accessibility |
accessible by hiking trails
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gptkbp:area |
approximately 1,000 square kilometers
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gptkbp:awards |
environmental awards
tourism awards UNESCO_recognition |
gptkbp:climate |
subtropical_highland_climate
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gptkbp:communityInvolvement |
educational programs
sustainable practices local community engagement |
gptkbp:conservationEfforts |
protected area
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gptkbp:culturalHeritage |
influences local art
influences local folklore influences local traditions |
gptkbp:culturalSignificance |
historical importance
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gptkbp:designatedAs |
gptkb:UNESCO
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gptkbp:elevation |
approximately 1,500 meters above sea level
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gptkbp:environmentalImpact |
biodiversity hotspot
habitat for endangered species water catchment area |
gptkbp:events |
educational workshops
nature walks geological conferences |
gptkbp:fauna |
various animal species
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gptkbp:features |
fossils
ancient_rock_formations |
gptkbp:flora |
diverse plant species
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gptkbp:geologicalFeatures |
sedimentary rocks
volcanic rocks metamorphic rocks over 3.5 billion years old |
gptkbp:historicalSite |
archaeological sites
cultural heritage sites ancient mining sites |
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Makhonjwa Mountains World Heritage Site
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gptkbp:inscription |
2018
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gptkbp:localEconomy |
supports eco-tourism
supports research activities |
gptkbp:location |
gptkb:South_Africa
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gptkbp:manager |
managed by local authorities
conservation organizations |
gptkbp:partOf |
gptkb:Barberton_Greenstone_Belt
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gptkbp:recognizedBy |
its well-preserved geological record
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gptkbp:researchInterest |
scientific studies
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gptkbp:significance |
geological history
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gptkbp:surroundingArea |
gptkb:Mpumalanga_Province
gptkb:Barberton |
gptkbp:tourism |
attracts nature enthusiasts
attracts geologists |