Northern Borders Region

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:region
gptkbp:area approximately 100,000 square kilometers
gptkbp:artwork local handicrafts
traditional music and dance
gptkbp:borders gptkb:Jordan
gptkb:Iraq
gptkbp:capital Arar
gptkbp:climate mild winters
arid desert climate
extreme temperatures in summer
gptkbp:cuisine traditional Saudi dishes
influenced by neighboring cultures
gptkbp:cultural_heritage rich Bedouin traditions
gptkbp:demographics predominantly Arab population
youthful population
gptkbp:economy mining activities
primarily based on agriculture
petroleum resources
includes livestock farming
gptkbp:education home to several universities
gptkbp:environment conservation efforts underway
sensitive desert ecosystem
gptkbp:established gptkb:2005
gptkbp:events hosts cultural festivals
celebrates national holidays
gptkbp:geography characterized by desert landscapes
gptkbp:government part of Saudi Arabian governance structure
gptkbp:healthcare improving healthcare facilities
gptkbp:historical_significance ancient trade routes
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Northern Borders Region
gptkbp:infrastructure developing road networks
growing urban centers
gptkbp:land_use gptkb:agricultural_land
urban development projects
gptkbp:language gptkb:Arabic
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:Saudi_Arabia
gptkbp:major_city Arar
Rafha
gptkbp:population approximately 1 million
gptkbp:power_source solar energy projects
wind energy potential
gptkbp:province gptkb:Northern_Borders_Province
gptkbp:safety generally safe for residents and visitors
low crime rates.
gptkbp:sport popular for football
includes traditional sports
gptkbp:time_zone Arabian Standard Time (UTC+3)
gptkbp:tourism growing interest in eco-tourism
historical site visits
gptkbp:tourist_attraction Al-Jouf
Dumat al-Jandal
gptkbp:transportation includes highways and railways
airports serving the region
public transport systems being developed
gptkbp:water_source limited freshwater sources
desalination plants in operation
gptkbp:wildlife various bird species
diverse desert fauna
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Saudi_state
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6