West African Shield

GPTKB entity

Statements (60)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf geological shield
gptkbp:borders gptkb:Niger_River
gptkb:Atlantic_Ocean
gptkbp:composedOf Precambrian rocks
gptkbp:contains gold deposits
diamond deposits
gptkbp:hasFilm mountains
plateaus
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label West African Shield
gptkbp:isAdjacentTo gptkb:Sahara_Desert
gptkbp:isAssociatedWith ancient tectonic activity
gptkbp:isAttendedBy deforestation
human activities
political changes
gptkbp:isCharacterizedBy diverse landscapes
arid conditions
stable continental crust
tectonic stability
high mineral diversity
gptkbp:isConnectedTo gptkb:Niger_Delta
trade routes
cultural exchanges
regional cooperation efforts
historical trade networks
gptkbp:isExploredIn mineral resources
oil reserves
geothermal energy
gptkbp:isHomeTo cultural festivals
endemic species
various ecosystems
archaeological sites
various ethnic groups
traditional practices
wildlife reserves
gptkbp:isInfluencedBy local economies
river systems
climate patterns
gptkbp:isKnownFor cultural diversity
cultural heritage
historical significance
rich_biodiversity
gptkbp:isLocatedNear gptkb:Lake_Chad
gptkbp:isPartOf gptkb:West_African_Craton
gptkb:African_tectonic_plate
continental_geology
geological_history_of_Africa
West_African_region
geological_formations_of_Africa
gptkbp:isStudiedIn geology
environmental science
paleontology
gptkbp:isSubjectTo erosion
gptkbp:isSuitableFor mining industry
gptkbp:isUtilizedIn natural resources
minerals
cultural artifacts
agricultural resources
gptkbp:isVulnerableTo climate change
gptkbp:locatedIn West_Africa
gptkbp:surroundingArea approximately 1,000,000 square kilometers