the Amazon River

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:river
gptkbp:biodiversity high
gptkbp:climate_impact affects regional weather patterns
gptkbp:cultural_diversity reflects various indigenous cultures.
gptkbp:cultural_heritage home to many indigenous tribes
gptkbp:cultural_significance mythology and folklore
gptkbp:dam_type important for transportation
gptkbp:discharge largest in the world
gptkbp:drainage_basin approximately 2.7 million square miles
contains numerous lakes and wetlands
gptkbp:ecosystem gptkb:tropical_rainforest
gptkbp:environmental_concerns climate change
pollution
deforestation
gptkbp:famous_event celebrated along its banks
gptkbp:famous_for gptkb:pink_river_dolphins
unique flora and fauna
variety of fish species
anacondas
piranhas
gptkbp:fishing_regulations traditional methods used by locals
important for local economies
gptkbp:flood_control November to May
extensive and biodiverse
gptkbp:flows_into gptkb:Brazil
gptkb:Colombia
gptkb:Peru
gptkbp:geological_features influences sedimentary processes
gptkbp:historical_significance important for indigenous cultures
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label the Amazon River
gptkbp:is_explored_in explored by Francisco de Orellana
explored by Henry Walter Bates
explored by Theodore Roosevelt
gptkbp:length approximately 4,345 miles
gptkbp:local_names gptkb:Rio_Amazonas
gptkbp:location gptkb:South_America
gptkbp:mouth gptkb:Atlantic_Ocean
gptkbp:navigable yes
gptkbp:power_source numerous dams planned or built
gptkbp:research ongoing research on ecosystems
gptkbp:research_importance climate studies
biodiversity studies
hydrology studies
gptkbp:river largest river system in the world
gptkbp:source gptkb:Andes_Mountains
gptkbp:sport popular activities include kayaking and canoeing
gptkbp:strategic_importance fishing and transportation
gptkbp:tourism popular destination
gptkbp:transportation gptkb:significant
gptkbp:tributary_of gptkb:Madeira_River
gptkb:Rio_Negro
gptkb:Tapajós_River
gptkbp:unesco_world_heritage_site yes
gptkbp:water_quality varies by region
gptkbp:wildlife efforts ongoing
concerns for local ecosystems
gptkbp:zone varies along its length
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_New_World
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3