The Rub' al Khali

GPTKB entity

Statements (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:dessert
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Arabian_Peninsula_Expedition
gptkbp:area approximately 1,000,000 square kilometers
gptkbp:average_rainfall less than 3 cm
gptkbp:average_temperature extremely high
gptkbp:borders gptkb:Saudi_Arabia
gptkb:United_Arab_Emirates
gptkb:Yemen
gptkb:Oman
gptkbp:climate arid
species adapted to extreme heat
gptkbp:coordinates approximately 20° N 50° E
gptkbp:cultural_heritage important to local tribes
gptkbp:cultural_impact influences local folklore
gptkbp:cultural_significance home to Bedouin tribes
gptkbp:depicted_in low due to sandstorms
very low during sandstorms
gptkbp:discovered_by oil reserves
gptkbp:economy crossed by ancient caravans
gptkbp:ecosystem fragile and specialized
gptkbp:environmental_impact desertification
increased temperatures
efforts to preserve unique ecosystems
gptkbp:features gptkb:dessert
gptkb:mountain
dry lake beds
gptkbp:geographical_feature sand sea
largest continuous sand desert in the world
gptkbp:geological_formation formed over millions of years
gptkbp:historical_documentation found in archaeological sites
gptkbp:historical_significance site of ancient civilizations
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Rub' al Khali
gptkbp:is_explored_in explored by early explorers
historically difficult
gptkbp:known_for extensive sand dunes
gptkbp:land_use minimal human activity
gptkbp:landforms ergs
hamadas
regs
gptkbp:landmark notable for its vastness
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:Arabian_Peninsula
gptkbp:material gptkb:Hokage
gptkbp:natural_resources minerals and hydrocarbons
gptkbp:navigation_system challenging due to lack of landmarks
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Arabian_Desert
gptkbp:research conducted on its geology and ecology
studied for climate and geology
gptkbp:seasonal_activities subject to extreme fluctuations.
gptkbp:species sparse and drought-resistant
gptkbp:tourist_attraction limited due to extreme conditions
gptkbp:tradition influenced by desert life
gptkbp:water_source limited underground aquifers
gptkbp:weather_conditions dominantly from the northwest
gptkbp:wildlife limited due to harsh conditions
gptkbp:zone hot desert climate