Ténéré Desert

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf desert
gptkbp:area approximately 1,000,000 square kilometers
gptkbp:biodiversity limited due to harsh conditions
gptkbp:climate arid
extreme temperatures
very low annual rainfall
experiences fluctuations in weather patterns
local communities practice traditional methods.
gptkbp:conservationEfforts threatened by climate change
gptkbp:culturalEvents Tuareg_festivals
gptkbp:culturalHeritage influences music and art of the region
recognized_by_UNESCO
gptkbp:culturalSignificance home_to_Tuareg_people
important_to_Tuareg_culture
gptkbp:environmentalImpact desertification
increased droughts
gptkbp:explores explored by various expeditions
popular for off-road driving
gptkbp:fauna includes reptiles and rodents
gptkbp:flora includes hardy desert plants
gptkbp:fossilRecord rich in prehistoric fossils
gptkbp:geographicalFeature characterized by vast open spaces
gptkbp:geologicalFeatures formed over millions of years
contains ancient lake beds
gptkbp:historicalPeriod part_of_trans-Saharan_trade_routes
visited_by_explorers_like_Heinrich_Barth
gptkbp:historicalResearch site for ecological studies
gptkbp:historicalSignificance trade routes
gptkbp:historicalSite contains ancient rock art
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Ténéré Desert
gptkbp:landmark the_Ténéré_Tree_(now_deceased)
gptkbp:landOwnership communal land among local tribes
gptkbp:landUse nomadic grazing
gptkbp:localEconomy dependent on traditional practices
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Niger
gptkbp:naturalResources known for stunning landscapes
some mineral deposits
gptkbp:notableFeature sand dunes
rocky plateaus
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Sahara_Desert
gptkbp:photography a favorite location for photographers
gptkbp:researchInterest studied for climate adaptation
gptkbp:socialResponsibility desert shrubs
gptkbp:surroundingArea adjacent_to_the_Aïr_Mountains
gptkbp:tourism attracts adventure travelers
gptkbp:transportation limited infrastructure
gptkbp:visibility clear skies for stargazing
gptkbp:waterSource scarce and often seasonal
gptkbp:wildlife includes species like the addax