the English Channel

GPTKB entity

Statements (57)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:ocean
gptkbp:connects gptkb:the_Atlantic_Ocean
gptkb:the_North_Sea
gptkbp:habitat gptkb:seals
gptkbp:has_historical_significance gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:has_several_major_ports_including gptkb:Dover
gptkb:Calais
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label the English Channel
gptkbp:is_a_location_for lighthouses
research vessels
wind farms
marine wildlife observation
gptkbp:is_a_major_shipping_route_for international trade
gptkbp:is_a_migration_route_for gptkb:birds
gptkbp:is_a_natural_border_between the UK and continental Europe
gptkbp:is_a_popular_spot_for gptkb:sailing
gptkb:tourism
kite surfing
yachting
gptkbp:is_a_route_for ferries
fishing boats
gptkbp:is_a_site_for recreational activities
marine tourism
underwater archaeology
gptkbp:is_a_site_of cultural events
environmental monitoring
scientific studies
historical naval battles
the Battle of Britain
gptkbp:is_a_source_of gptkb:economic_activity
gptkbp:is_a_subject_of gptkb:international_treaties
gptkbp:is_affected_by tides
gptkbp:is_approximately 21 miles wide
gptkbp:is_divided_into gptkb:England
gptkb:France
gptkbp:is_featured_in various literary works
gptkbp:is_home_to various marine species
gptkbp:is_influential_in the climate of the region
gptkbp:is_known_for gptkb:the_Channel_Tunnel
its scenic views
strong currents
its historical shipwrecks
gptkbp:is_monitored_by gptkb:the_UK_Maritime_and_Coastguard_Agency
gptkbp:is_often_crossed_by swimmers
gptkbp:is_often_depicted_as art and photography
gptkbp:is_often_used_in training exercises by the military
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:the_Strait_of_Dover
the European maritime area
the English Channel region
gptkbp:is_significant_for shipping lanes
gptkbp:is_subject_to environmental regulations
gptkbp:key_feature coastal management
marine conservation efforts
marine research
gptkbp:notable_feature the geography of Europe
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Diana_Nyad
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3