Sokoto River

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf river
gptkbp:biodiversity various fish species
gptkbp:climate tropical climate
gptkbp:connects gptkb:Niger_River_Basin
gptkbp:conservationEfforts government initiatives
local NGOs
gptkbp:contributedTo agriculture
gptkbp:crosses several towns
gptkbp:cultural_heritage Gajere_River
gptkbp:culturalEvents festivals
gptkbp:culturalHeritage fishing traditions
gptkbp:culturalSignificance local communities
gptkbp:drainageBasin gptkb:Sokoto_State
gptkbp:environmentalImpact pollution
deforestation
gptkbp:flowsInto gptkb:Sokoto_State
gptkbp:geologicalFeatures sedimentary rocks
gptkbp:historicalEvent exploration by early traders
gptkbp:historicalPeriod trans-Saharan_trade_routes
gptkbp:historicalRole transportation route
gptkbp:historicalSignificance trade routes
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sokoto River
gptkbp:impact droughts
increased flooding
altered flow patterns
gptkbp:is_essential_for fishing
irrigation
transportation
gptkbp:isRated several smaller rivers
gptkbp:length 250 kilometers
gptkbp:lighting high during rainy season
important for agriculture
gptkbp:localEconomy supports livelihoods
gptkbp:localLegends myths and stories
gptkbp:localWildlife amphibians
birds
mammals
reptiles
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Nigeria
gptkbp:mouth gptkb:Rima_River
gptkbp:navigable partially
gptkbp:seasonalActivities flooding
gptkbp:source gptkb:Basin_of_the_Niger_River
gptkbp:supports wildlife habitats
gptkbp:surroundingArea savanna
gptkbp:tributaryOf gptkb:Niger_River
gptkbp:usedFor recreation
gptkbp:waterManagement local governance
gptkbp:waterQuality varies seasonally
varies with seasons
gptkbp:waterSource agricultural irrigation
industrial use
drinking water
domestic use