Westland, New Zealand

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf region
gptkbp:area 11,000 square kilometers
gptkbp:averageRainfall 4,000 mm per year
gptkbp:borders gptkb:Southern_Alps
gptkb:Tasman_Sea
gptkbp:capital Hokitika
gptkbp:climate oceanic climate
mild winters
cool summers
gptkbp:culturalHeritage pioneer history
Māori_culture
gptkbp:demographics predominantly_European_descent
growing_Māori_population
gptkbp:economy agriculture and forestry
dependent on natural resources
small-scale manufacturing
gptkbp:education primary schools
secondary schools
community education programs
gptkbp:environment conservation efforts
protected national parks
biodiverse_ecosystems
gptkbp:established 1850s
gptkbp:events gptkb:Franz_Josef_Glacier_Festival
Hokitika Wildfoods Festival
local markets and fairs
gptkbp:geographicalFeature mountains
rainforest
glaciers
gptkbp:historicalEvent gold rush
European_settlement
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Westland, New Zealand
gptkbp:knownFor gptkb:Fox_Glacier
gptkb:Franz_Josef_Glacier
gptkbp:localGovernment gptkb:Westland_District_Council
part_of_West_Coast_Regional_Council
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:New_Zealand
gptkbp:majorIndustry agriculture
mining
tourism
gptkbp:partOf West_Coast_Region
gptkbp:population 31,000
gptkbp:sport cricket
hiking and outdoor activities
rugby union
gptkbp:touristAttraction gptkb:Okarito_Lagoon
gptkb:Lake_Matheson
gptkb:Westland_Tai_Poutini_National_Park
Punakaiki Pancake Rocks
Hokitika Gorge
gptkbp:transportation gptkb:Hokitika_Airport
gptkb:West_Coast_Wilderness_Trail
State Highway 6
gptkbp:wildlife gptkb:takahe
native fish species
various plant species
kiwi birds