Statements (53)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:island
|
gptkbp:area |
50 square kilometers
|
gptkbp:biodiversity |
marine life
various bird species flora_and_fauna |
gptkbp:climate |
wet season
dry season monsoon winds |
gptkbp:connects |
Mannar mainland by causeway
|
gptkbp:cuisine |
seafood dishes
spicy curries traditional rice dishes |
gptkbp:culturalInfluence |
Tamil_culture
Sinhalese_culture |
gptkbp:economy |
agriculture
fishing |
gptkbp:environmentalImpact |
pollution
habitat loss coastal erosion |
gptkbp:features |
beaches
sand dunes mangroves |
gptkbp:festivals |
gptkb:Pongal
Tamil New Year Vesak |
gptkbp:geographicalFeature |
coastal area
flat terrain surrounded by sea |
gptkbp:governance |
local government
|
gptkbp:hasClimate |
tropical climate
|
gptkbp:historicalEvent |
Portuguese_colonization
British_colonization Dutch_colonization |
gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
trade routes
cultural exchanges |
gptkbp:historicalSite |
gptkb:Mannar_Lighthouse
ancient temples ruins of ancient settlements |
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Mannar Island
|
gptkbp:knownFor |
historical significance
|
gptkbp:locatedIn |
gptkb:Sri_Lanka
|
gptkbp:partOf |
gptkb:Mannar_District
|
gptkbp:population |
approximately 30,000
|
gptkbp:religion |
gptkb:Hinduism
Buddhism Islam |
gptkbp:touristAttraction |
gptkb:Mannar_Fort
gptkb:Adam's_Bridge |
gptkbp:transportation |
road access
ferry services |
gptkbp:wildlife |
various fish species
migratory birds sea turtles |