Tien Shan mountains

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:mountain_range
gptkbp:accessibility accessible via several mountain passes
gptkbp:adjacent_ranges gptkb:Altai_Mountains
gptkb:Pamir_Mountains
gptkbp:average_temperature varies by altitude
gptkbp:biodiversity home to unique species
high biodiversity due to varied ecosystems
gptkbp:climate continental climate
gptkbp:climate_impact affects regional weather patterns
affected by climate change leading to glacier retreat
gptkbp:conservation protected areas exist within the range
gptkbp:conservation_efforts ongoing efforts to protect wildlife habitats
gptkbp:country gptkb:China
gptkb:Kazakhstan
gptkb:Kyrgyzstan
gptkbp:cultural_events local festivals celebrated in the region
traditional nomadic practices
hosts traditional festivals and gatherings
gptkbp:cultural_heritage influences local art and music
home to ancient petroglyphs
gptkbp:cultural_identity important to local communities
gptkbp:cultural_significance home to various ethnic groups
important to local nomadic cultures
gptkbp:economic_activity mining and agriculture in foothills
gptkbp:elevation 7439 meters
gptkbp:environmental_concerns impact of climate change
gptkbp:fauna snow leopards
home to snow leopards
gptkbp:first_ascent Victory Peak first ascended in 1956
gptkbp:flora coniferous forests
varied vegetation including alpine meadows
gptkbp:formed formed during the collision of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates
gptkbp:geographical_feature characterized by deep valleys and high peaks
spans several mountain systems
gptkbp:geological_features gptkb:Inylchek_Glacier
contains numerous glaciers
primarily composed of granite and limestone
Merzbacher Lake Glacier
primarily composed of limestone and granite
gptkbp:highest_point gptkb:Victory_Peak
Pik Pobeda
gptkbp:historical_significance part of the Silk Road
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Tien Shan mountains
gptkbp:involved_countries home to various ethnic groups including Kyrgyz and Uighurs
gptkbp:is_explored_in explored by various explorers in the 19th century
gptkbp:land_ownership various national parks and reserves
gptkbp:land_use agriculture in lower regions
used for both conservation and tourism purposes
gptkbp:landforms high peaks and deep valleys
gptkbp:landmarks distinctive rock formations
gptkbp:length approximately 2,500 kilometers
gptkbp:local_economy supports local agriculture and livestock grazing
gptkbp:local_legends associated with various myths and folklore
gptkbp:location gptkb:Central_Asia
gptkbp:major_city gptkb:Bishkek
gptkb:Urumqi
gptkb:Almaty
gptkbp:major_rivers Issyk-Kul Lake nearby
Song-Kul Lake nearby
gptkbp:natural_resources rich in minerals
rich in minerals and ores
gptkbp:notable_locations gptkb:Sary-Chelek_Biosphere_Reserve
gptkb:Ala_Archa_National_Park
gptkb:Issyk-Kul_Lake_region
gptkbp:protected_area Kyrgyz Ala-Too National Park
Sarychat-Ertash State Reserve
gptkbp:recreation popular for skiing in winter
popular for rock climbing
skiing in winter months
popular for mountain biking
gptkbp:research site for geological and ecological studies
studies on climate and ecology
gptkbp:research_importance important for geological studies
gptkbp:river gptkb:Ili_River
gptkb:Naryn_River
gptkbp:route ancient trade routes
gptkbp:seasonal_activities dramatic seasonal variations in landscape
gptkbp:significance important for biodiversity
gptkbp:surrounding_peaks Pik Pobeda
Pik Lenina
Pik Semenov-Tianshansky
gptkbp:tourism popular for trekking and mountaineering
gptkbp:tourist_attraction scenic viewpoints
gptkbp:trails numerous established trails
gptkbp:transportation limited road access in remote areas
gptkbp:unesco_world_heritage_site World Heritage Site candidate
part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site
gptkbp:wildlife efforts to protect endangered species
gptkbp:zone varies from alpine to subalpine
contains several climate zones from arid to alpine
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Kolsai_Lakes
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5