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Congo Basin

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A stunning aerial view of the lush Ituri rainforest in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, showcasing the beauty of tropical nature.

The Congo Basin

The Congo Basin is a huge area in Central Africa. It is home to some of the largest tropical rainforests in the world. These forests are very important for our planet because they help clean the air.

The Congo Basin is filled with amazing animals, like the okapi, African forest elephant, and chimpanzee. There are also many different plants that grow here.

People have lived in the Congo Basin for a very long time. Today, many families depend on the forests for their daily lives. The area is also special because it has eight sites on the World Heritage List.

The Congo Basin is a wonderful place full of nature and life. It is important to protect these forests so they can keep helping our Earth.

Images

Map of the Congo River drainage basin, showing the area where the river and its tributaries flow into the Atlantic Ocean.
Map showing the course and watershed of the Congo and Lualaba River with country borders.
People living along the Congo River engage in fishing, farming, and hunting, with some spending time on temporary river islands.
People of the Bayaka community living in the Central African Republic rainforest.
A beautiful view of the Lukenie River winding through the lush Congo Rainforest.
A side view of a gorilla, showcasing this fascinating great ape species from the Congo.
A stunning view of Earth from space, showing our beautiful planet from a cosmic perspective.

Related articles

Central Africa
Okapi
African forest elephant
Chimpanzee

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