Strait of Dover

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Strait
gptkbp:borders gptkb:France
gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:climate Temperate maritime climate
gptkbp:connects gptkb:English_Channel
gptkb:North_Sea
gptkbp:crosses gptkb:Eurotunnel
Ferries
gptkbp:cultural_significance Historical trade route
Gateway to Europe
Symbol of separation
gptkbp:environmental_concerns Pollution
Marine biodiversity
Shipping traffic impact
gptkbp:geographical_feature gptkb:Strait
gptkbp:geological_features Shallow waters
Sandbanks
Underwater cliffs
gptkbp:has_transport_link gptkb:road
Railways
Airports nearby
gptkbp:historical_event gptkb:Battle_of_Britain
gptkb:Dunkirk_evacuation
gptkbp:historical_significance gptkb:Dover_Patrol
Roman invasion of Britain
World War II operations
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Strait of Dover
gptkbp:is_essential_for shipping routes
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:England
gptkb:France
gptkbp:navigation_system gptkb:Tides
Radar systems
Lighthouses
Fog
Buoys
Strong currents
gptkbp:part_of Dover Strait
gptkbp:safety Search and rescue operations
Environmental disasters
Shipping accidents
gptkbp:strategic_importance gptkb:tourism
Ferry services revenue
Trade between UK and Europe
gptkbp:surrounding_area gptkb:Dover
gptkb:Calais
gptkbp:tourist_attraction gptkb:Dover_Castle
gptkb:White_Cliffs_of_Dover
gptkbp:used_by Ferry services
Commercial shipping
Naval vessels
gptkbp:width 21 miles
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Ranger_Regiment
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6