The Lut Desert

GPTKB entity

Statements (48)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf desert
gptkbp:accessibility limited infrastructure
remote location
gptkbp:area 51,800 square kilometers
gptkbp:averageRainfall less than 3 cm
gptkbp:biodiversity limited due to harsh conditions
gptkbp:climate hot desert climate
mild winters
extremely hot summers
gptkbp:culturalSignificance historical trade routes
local tribes
gptkbp:environmentalConcerns climate change
desertification
gptkbp:explores tourism
scientific research
gptkbp:famousLandmark Dasht-e Lut
Gandom_Beryan_plateau
gptkbp:features sand dunes
salt flats
rock_formations
gptkbp:geologicalFeatures sandstone
basalt
calcareous rocks
gptkbp:highestPoint 70.7 °C
gptkbp:historicalSignificance ancient civilizations
archeological sites
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Lut Desert
gptkbp:localEconomy tourism
research funding
traditional crafts
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Iran
gptkbp:notableAlumni insects
reptiles
rodents
gptkbp:notableEvent cultural festivals
scientific expeditions
gptkbp:notableFeature desert shrubs
gptkbp:researchInterest climate studies
ecological studies
geological studies
gptkbp:surroundingArea gptkb:Hormozgan_Province
gptkb:Kerman_Province
gptkb:Sistan_and_Baluchestan_Province
gptkbp:touristAttraction adventure tourism
stargazing
photography opportunities
gptkbp:UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site yes
gptkbp:visibility clear skies