the Canterbury Plains

GPTKB entity

Properties (66)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf geographical region
gptkbp:characterizedBy flat terrain
gptkbp:drainageBasin gptkb:Rangitata_River
gptkb:Waimakariri_River
gptkb:Rakaia_River
gptkbp:hasClimate temperate climate
gptkbp:hasRelatedPatent alluvial soil
gptkbp:historicalSignificance European_colonization
Māori_settlement
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label the Canterbury Plains
gptkbp:includes wetlands
numerous rivers
gptkbp:is_located_in gptkb:Christchurch
gptkbp:isAdjacentTo gptkb:Pacific_Ocean
gptkbp:isAttendedBy earthquakes
gptkbp:isCharacterizedBy cultural festivals
seasonal rainfall
open spaces
agricultural diversity
gptkbp:isConnectedTo community services
major highways
transport networks
rail networks
international trade routes
gptkbp:isExpectedTo various irrigation schemes
gptkbp:isHomeTo community events
local markets
research institutions
cultural heritage sites
agricultural industries
historic landmarks
wildlife reserves
various towns
gptkbp:isInfluencedBy agricultural practices
oceanic climate
climate change effects
gptkbp:isKnownFor biodiversity
local artisans
local cuisine
scenic landscapes
agricultural fairs
dairy farming
scenic drives
gptkbp:isPartOf gptkb:South_Island
New_Zealand's_heritage_sites
New_Zealand's_economy
New_Zealand's_cultural_landscape
New_Zealand's_natural_resources
gptkbp:isSubjectTo land use changes
flooding
environmental conservation efforts
urban development pressures
gptkbp:isSurroundedBy mountain ranges
natural reserves
gptkbp:isUsedFor recreational activities
gptkbp:isUtilizedFor tourism
educational purposes
viticulture
gptkbp:knownFor sheep farming
wheat production
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:New_Zealand
gptkbp:partOf Canterbury region
gptkbp:supports diverse wildlife
gptkbp:surroundedBy gptkb:Southern_Alps
gptkbp:surroundingArea approximately 15,000 square kilometers
gptkbp:usedFor agriculture