Mannar Island

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
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