Statements (56)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:island
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gptkbp:connects |
mainland by road
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gptkbp:features |
gptkb:Portland_Castle
gptkb:Chesil_Beach |
gptkbp:hasArea |
4.2 square miles
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gptkbp:hasEvents |
gptkb:Portland_Carnival
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gptkbp:hasGoals |
several sandy beaches
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gptkbp:hasHistoricalSignificance |
military installations
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gptkbp:hasHistory |
used for quarrying
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gptkbp:hasNearbyAttractions |
gptkb:Portland_Harbour
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gptkbp:hasPopulation |
approximately 13,000
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gptkbp:hasPublicTransport |
gptkb:Portland_railway_station
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gptkbp:hasRecognition |
fossil-rich cliffs
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gptkbp:homeTo |
gptkb:Portland_Bill_Lighthouse
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Portland Island
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gptkbp:isConnectedTo |
the mainland by a causeway
the mainland by ferry services the mainland by a bridge the mainland by a network of roads Weymouth_by_ferry |
gptkbp:isFamousFor |
its scenic views
its unique wildlife its unique geology its sailing events its limestone its_historical_significance_in_the_Napoleonic_Wars |
gptkbp:isGovernedBy |
gptkb:Dorset_Council
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gptkbp:isHomeTo |
several museums
several bird species the_Portland_Bird_Observatory the_Portland_Marina the_Portland_Museum the_Portland_Sculpture_and_Quarry_Trust the_Portland_Stone_Firms. the_Royal_Manor_of_Portland |
gptkbp:isKnownFor |
its historical landmarks
its rich biodiversity its cultural heritage its maritime history sailing and water sports its outdoor activities its cycling routes |
gptkbp:isLocatedNear |
the_town_of_Weymouth
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gptkbp:isPartOf |
gptkb:Jurassic_Coast
gptkb:the_Jurassic_Coast_World_Heritage_Site gptkb:the_South_West_Coast_Path the_Dorset_Area_of_Outstanding_Natural_Beauty the_Isle_of_Portland the_Portland_Harbour the_Portland_Harbour_Authority |
gptkbp:isPopularFor |
tourism
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gptkbp:isSurroundedBy |
gptkb:English_Channel
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gptkbp:isVisitedBy |
tourists annually
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gptkbp:knownFor |
gptkb:Portland_stone
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gptkbp:locatedIn |
gptkb:Dorset
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gptkbp:partOf |
gptkb:United_Kingdom
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