Masirah Island

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:island
gptkbp:accessibility ferry services
gptkbp:area 650 square kilometers
gptkbp:climate hot desert climate
gptkbp:conservation_efforts marine protected areas
turtle conservation programs
gptkbp:cultural_events art exhibitions
local festivals
traditional music performances
gptkbp:cultural_heritage traditional fishing villages
gptkbp:demographics expatriates
Omani citizens
gptkbp:economic_activity gptkb:tourism
agriculture
fishing
gptkbp:education_institution gptkb:Masirah_College
gptkbp:environmental_concerns habitat loss
overfishing
coastal erosion
gptkbp:fauna various bird species
gptkbp:flora mangroves
gptkbp:geographical_feature gptkb:coastal_area
gptkbp:government_type gptkb:local_governance
gptkbp:historical_event Portuguese exploration
British influence in the 19th century
gptkbp:historical_significance military base during World War II
gptkbp:historical_site gptkb:archaeological_site
gptkb:ancient_ruins
forts
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Masirah Island
gptkbp:known_for turtle nesting sites
gptkbp:local_cuisine seafood dishes
gptkbp:local_government municipality of Masirah
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:Oman
gptkbp:major_city gptkb:Masirah
gptkbp:natural_resources marine biodiversity
fishing grounds
gptkbp:population approximately 3,000
gptkbp:region Ash Sharqiyah Region
gptkbp:surrounding_area gptkb:Al_Hallaniyah_Island
gptkb:Al_Qibliyah_Island
gptkbp:surrounding_body_of_water gptkb:Arabian_Sea
gptkbp:tourist_attraction beaches
gptkbp:tradition handicrafts
dhow building
gptkbp:transportation gptkb:port
gptkb:Masirah_Airport
roads
gptkbp:wildlife various fish species
migratory birds
sea turtles
dugongs
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Arabian_Sea
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5