Mekong River System

GPTKB entity

Statements (60)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf river system
gptkbp:biodiversity high
home to many species
gptkbp:climate tropical monsoon
gptkbp:community_engagement important for conservation efforts
gptkbp:country gptkb:Cambodia
gptkb:China
gptkb:Laos
gptkb:Myanmar
gptkb:Thailand
gptkb:Vietnam
gptkbp:cultivation rice cultivation
gptkbp:cultural_heritage rich traditions
gptkbp:cultural_significance local communities
gptkbp:culturalSignificance shaped by the river
gptkbp:drainageBasin gptkb:Mekong_River_Basin
gptkbp:ecosystem freshwater
important habitats
support diverse wildlife
gptkbp:electrification significant energy source
gptkbp:environmental_impact affects local livelihoods
affects water flow
gptkbp:environmentalImpact increasing concern
gptkbp:environmentalProtection deforestation
gptkbp:festivals celebrate river life
gptkbp:fishSpecies important economic activity
critical for food security
gptkbp:height impact on ecosystem
gptkbp:historical_significance ancient trade routes
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Mekong River System
gptkbp:length 4,350 km
gptkbp:lighting supports agriculture
seasonal phenomenon
gptkbp:localSports important for delta formation
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Southeast_Asia
gptkbp:mouth gptkb:South_China_Sea
gptkbp:nativeTo depend on river resources
gptkbp:navigationEquipment important for trade
gptkbp:river gptkb:Nam_Khan_River
gptkb:Mun_River
gptkb:Tonle_Sap_River
gptkb:Nam_Ou_River
regional cooperation
historically significant
monitored by various organizations
supports local economies
important for sustainability
critical for sustainability
promotes local economies
aim to protect biodiversity
gptkbp:sister_ship gptkb:Vietnam
gptkbp:source gptkb:Tibetan_Plateau
gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives ongoing initiatives
gptkbp:tourism growing industry
gptkbp:UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site gptkb:Tonle_Sap_Lake
gptkbp:waterManagement challenges faced
gptkbp:waterQuality varies by region
regional tensions
shared among countries
necessary for health