Richtersveld desert

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf desert
gptkbp:annualVisitors less than 100 mm
gptkbp:area approximately 5,000 km²
gptkbp:averageTemperature 30°C
gptkbp:borders gptkb:Namibia
gptkbp:characterizedBy succulent vegetation
gptkbp:climate arid
gptkbp:culturalSignificance Nama people
gptkbp:elevation 500 to 1,200 meters
gptkbp:famousLandmark Fish River Canyon
gptkbp:flora semi-desert
gptkbp:geologicalFeatures sandy soil
granite mountains
gptkbp:historicalSignificance trade routes
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Richtersveld desert
gptkbp:localEconomy agriculture
mining
tourism
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:South_Africa
gptkbp:majorCities N7_highway
gptkbp:notableAlumni gptkb:springbok
gptkbp:notableEvent Richtersveld Cultural Festival
gptkbp:notableFeature gptkb:Cape_fox
gptkb:striped_polecat
gptkb:gemsbok
gptkb:African_wildcat
sand dunes
canyons
mountain ranges
various insects
various reptiles
dry riverbeds
black-backed jackal
Aloe species
rock hyrax
quiver tree
bat-eared fox
rock_formations
gptkbp:notableFigures community gatherings
local cuisine
artistic expressions
traditional crafts
traditional music
cultural rituals
storytelling traditions
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Richtersveld_National_Park
gptkbp:seasonalActivities mild winters
hot summers
gptkbp:touristAttraction hiking trails
gptkbp:UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site World Heritage Site
gptkbp:wildlife protected area