Gander
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Gander is a town in central Newfoundland, Canada, best known for its historically important international airport and its role in hosting diverted flights during the 9/11 attacks.
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| instanceOf |
human settlement
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town → |
| climate |
humid continental climate
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| continent |
North America
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| country |
Canada
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| countrySubdivision |
province of Newfoundland and Labrador
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| demographicRegion |
rural Newfoundland and Labrador
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| governingCountry |
Canada
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| hasAirport |
Gander International Airport
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| hasAreaCode |
709
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| hasCommemoration |
memorials related to 9/11 hospitality
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plaques and displays at Gander International Airport → |
| hasCulturalRepresentation |
inspired the musical "Come From Away"
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| hasEconomicActivity |
aviation-related services
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public services → retail and service industries → |
| hasEducationalInstitutionType |
primary schools
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secondary schools → |
| hasEmergencyRole |
diversion airport for transatlantic flights in emergencies
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| hasFacility |
Gander International Airport terminal
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| hasHealthFacilityType |
regional hospital
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| hasHeritage |
aviation heritage
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| hasLocalGovernmentType |
municipal council
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| hasNearbyBodyOfWater |
Gander Lake
NERFINISHED
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| hasNotableEvent |
Operation Yellow Ribbon participation after September 11, 2001
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| hasPostalCodePrefix |
A1V
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| hasRecreationFacilityType |
community centre
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sports facilities → |
| hasRunwayAccess |
long runways suitable for large aircraft at Gander International Airport
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| hasSisterCityInspiration |
communities featured in "Come From Away"
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| hasTransportation |
regional bus services
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| hasTransportInfrastructure |
Trans-Canada Highway access
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| historicalSignificance |
important refuelling stop for transatlantic flights in the mid-20th century
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strategic aviation hub during World War II → |
| isPartOf |
Island of Newfoundland
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| isServedBy |
Gander International Airport
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| knownFor |
Gander International Airport
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role in hosting diverted flights during the September 11, 2001 attacks → |
| language |
English
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| locatedIn |
Newfoundland and Labrador
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central Newfoundland → |
| locatedInFederalElectoralDistrict |
Coast of Bays—Central—Notre Dame
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| locatedInProvincialElectoralDistrict |
Gander
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| region |
Atlantic Canada
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| roleDuring9_11 |
hosted diverted transatlantic flights
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provided shelter and support to stranded airline passengers → |
| timeZone |
Newfoundland Time Zone
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Referenced by (4)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
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Newfoundland and Labrador
("Gander International Airport")
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hasAirport |
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Newfoundland and Labrador
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hasTown |
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Gander
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locatedInProvincialElectoralDistrict |
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Newfoundland Time Zone
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usedInCity |