Rub' al Khali

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:desert
gptkbp:accessibility difficult to access
gptkbp:area approximately 1,000,000 square kilometers
gptkbp:average_temperature high temperatures
extreme temperature variations
gptkbp:borders gptkb:Saudi_Arabia
gptkb:United_Arab_Emirates
gptkb:Yemen
gptkb:Oman
gptkbp:climate arid
extreme aridity
gptkbp:climate_impact vulnerable to climate change
gptkbp:cultural_events traditional festivals held
gptkbp:cultural_heritage rich cultural heritage
gptkbp:cultural_practices traditional Bedouin practices
gptkbp:cultural_significance home to Bedouin tribes
gptkbp:economy part of ancient trade routes
gptkbp:environmental_concerns desertification
efforts for conservation
sandstorms and heatwaves
gptkbp:environmental_impact important for biodiversity
gptkbp:fauna adapted species
gptkbp:flora limited vegetation
gptkbp:fuel_capacity rich in oil reserves
gptkbp:geography largest continuous sand desert
gptkbp:geological_features varied geological features
gptkbp:geological_formation sandstone and limestone
gptkbp:historical_significance gptkb:trade_routes
site of ancient civilizations
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Rub' al Khali
gptkbp:is_explored_in explored by various adventurers
explored by Wilfred Thesiger
gptkbp:is_visible_from low visibility due to sandstorms
often obscured by sandstorms
gptkbp:land_ownership various national governments
gptkbp:land_use limited agricultural use
gptkbp:landforms sand dunes and gravel plains
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:Arabian_Peninsula
gptkbp:natural_resources minerals and hydrocarbons
gptkbp:research site for scientific research
climate and ecology studies
gptkbp:sand_dunes up to 250 meters high
gptkbp:seasonal_activities high climate variability
gptkbp:tourism limited due to harsh conditions
gptkbp:tourist_attraction unique desert landscapes
gptkbp:vision clear night skies
gptkbp:water_source few permanent water sources
gptkbp:wildlife various reptiles and rodents
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Arabian_Desert
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4