Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:island
|
| gptkbp:access |
military presence
|
| gptkbp:accessibility |
via boat
|
| gptkbp:area |
61 square kilometers
|
| gptkbp:climate |
arid climate
hot desert climate |
| gptkbp:coordinates |
27°54′N 34°25′E
|
| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:Egypt
|
| gptkbp:criticism |
between_Egypt_and_Saudi_Arabia
|
| gptkbp:cultural_heritage |
Tiran Island (Arabic: جزيرة تيران)
|
| gptkbp:culturalEvents |
occasional archaeological digs
|
| gptkbp:culturalHeritage |
site of historical trade routes
|
| gptkbp:culturalSignificance |
site for archaeological studies
|
| gptkbp:currentStatus |
uninhabited
|
| gptkbp:elevation |
approximately 200 meters
|
| gptkbp:environmentalConcerns |
coral reef preservation
|
| gptkbp:environmentalProtection |
under international agreements
part_of_the_Ras_Mohammed_National_Park |
| gptkbp:famousLandmark |
Mount_Sinai_nearby
|
| gptkbp:fauna |
variety of marine life
|
| gptkbp:flora |
limited vegetation
|
| gptkbp:geographicalFeature |
desert island
|
| gptkbp:geologicalFeatures |
mostly limestone
|
| gptkbp:historicalEvent |
part of the 1967 Six-Day War
part of the 1973 Yom Kippur War |
| gptkbp:historicalFigures |
featured in ancient maritime maps
|
| gptkbp:historicalPeriod |
naval base during conflicts
|
| gptkbp:historicalResearch |
marine_biology_studies_conducted
|
| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
strategic military location
site of international treaties |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Tiran Island
|
| gptkbp:isEngagedIn |
by_the_ancient_Egyptians
|
| gptkbp:landforms |
flat-topped hill
|
| gptkbp:landOwnership |
disputed ownership between nations
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Red_Sea
|
| gptkbp:naturalResources |
limited freshwater sources
|
| gptkbp:nearestCity |
gptkb:Sharm_El_Sheikh
|
| gptkbp:politicalRole |
strategic shipping lane
|
| gptkbp:protectedArea |
part of a marine reserve
|
| gptkbp:region |
gptkb:South_Sinai_Governorate
|
| gptkbp:surroundingArea |
gptkb:Sanafir_Island
rich in biodiversity |
| gptkbp:tourism |
popular diving destination
snorkeling and scuba diving |
| gptkbp:visibility |
clear waters for snorkeling
visible_from_Sharm_El_Sheikh |
| gptkbp:waterManagement |
gptkb:Gulf_of_Aqaba
|
| gptkbp:wildlife |
sea turtles
|