Rustaq, Afghanistan

GPTKB entity

Statements (55)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf City
gptkbp:administrativeDivision District center
District of Rustaq
gptkbp:civicEngagement Community involvement in local issues
gptkbp:climate Semi-arid climate
Continental_climate
gptkbp:community_involvement Adaptation to changing circumstances
gptkbp:communityEngagement Tribal_and_clan-based_society
gptkbp:communityPrograms NGO initiatives for development
gptkbp:culturalEvents Local festivals celebrated annually
gptkbp:culturalHeritage Rich in local traditions
Traditional_Afghan_architecture
gptkbp:culturalSignificance Efforts to preserve local culture
Strong local identity and heritage
gptkbp:demographics Ethnic_diversity_including_Tajiks_and_Uzbeks
gptkbp:economicActivity Impact of ongoing conflict on development
gptkbp:economy Agriculture
gptkbp:education Limited access to higher education
gptkbp:elevation 1,200 meters
gptkbp:environmentalImpact Vulnerable to climate change effects
Deforestation and water scarcity
gptkbp:famousLandmark Rustaq Citadel
gptkbp:geographicalFeature 37.3667° N, 69.1333° E
gptkbp:healthcare Basic healthcare facilities available
gptkbp:historicalEvent Battleground during various conflicts
gptkbp:historicalFigures Home_to_notable_Afghan_leaders
gptkbp:historicalPeriod Part of the Silk Road
Part of ancient trade networks
gptkbp:historicalResearch Subject of various archaeological studies
gptkbp:historicalSignificance Ancient city with historical ruins
Documented in historical texts.
Ancient mosques and fortifications
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Rustaq, Afghanistan
gptkbp:infrastructure Need for improved infrastructure
gptkbp:localArt Traditional crafts and textiles
gptkbp:localCuisine Traditional_Afghan_dishes
gptkbp:localEconomy Dependent on agriculture and trade
gptkbp:localGovernment Decentralized local governance structure
Governed by local council
Struggles with effective governance
gptkbp:localLegends Rich in folklore and stories
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Takhar_Province
gptkbp:naturalResources Mineral resources in the area
gptkbp:officialLanguage Dari
gptkbp:population approximately 30,000
gptkbp:region Influenced by neighboring cultures
gptkbp:security Affected by regional conflicts
gptkbp:socialResponsibility Poverty and unemployment challenges
gptkbp:surroundingArea Adjacent_to_Taloqan_and_other_districts
gptkbp:timeZone UTC+4:30
gptkbp:tourism Limited due to security issues
gptkbp:transportation Road_access_to_Taloqan
gptkbp:transportLinks Connected to major highways
gptkbp:waterSource Rivers and streams in the region
gptkbp:youth_development Significant youth demographic