Virunga Mountains

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf mountain range
gptkbp:accessibility challenging terrain
gptkbp:biodiversity high
gptkbp:climate tropical_highland_climate
gptkbp:communityInvolvement local communities engaged
gptkbp:conservationEfforts yes
ongoing
multiple NGOs involved
gptkbp:country gptkb:Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo
gptkb:Uganda
gptkb:Rwanda
gptkbp:culturalEvents community gatherings
local festivals
culinary traditions
traditional ceremonies
art and crafts exhibitions
gptkbp:culturalHeritage local traditions
gptkbp:culturalSignificance local communities
gptkbp:ecosystem rich ecosystems
gptkbp:elevation 4,507 meters
gptkbp:environmentalImpact deforestation
climate change effects
mining activities
human-wildlife conflict
poaching
multiple climate zones
gptkbp:fauna diverse wildlife
gptkbp:flora dense forests
gptkbp:geographicalFeature mountainous terrain
gptkbp:geologicalFeatures volcanic mountains
several active volcanoes
gptkbp:highestPoint gptkb:Mount_Karisimbi
gptkbp:historicalSignificance historical trade routes
gptkbp:homeTo mountain gorillas
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Virunga Mountains
gptkbp:landUse agriculture
conservation areas
tourism facilities
gptkbp:localEconomy dependent on tourism
gptkbp:location Central_Africa
gptkbp:notableFeature gptkb:Mount_Nyiragongo
gptkb:Mount_Bisoke
gptkb:Mount_Mikeno
gptkbp:research scientific studies
gptkbp:surroundingArea gptkb:Virunga_National_Park
gptkbp:tourism popular destination
gptkbp:UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site yes
gptkbp:wildlife various amphibians
numerous reptiles
important area
over 300 species of butterflies
over 200 species of mammals
over 700 species of birds