Congo Basin - Wikipedia
WEBThe Congo Basin is a globally important climatic region with annual rainfall of between 1500 and 2000 mm. It is one of three hotspots of deep convection (thunderstorms) in the tropics, the other two being over the Maritime continent and the Amazon.
Congo basin | Rainforest, Wildlife & Rivers | Britannica
WEBCongo basin, basin of the Congo River, lying astride the Equator in west-central Africa. It is the world’s second largest river basin (next to that of the Amazon), comprising an area of more than 1.3 million square miles (3.4 million square km).
Congo Rain Forest and Basin | Places | WWF - World Wildlife Fund
WEBA mosaic of rivers, forests, savannas, swamps and flooded forests, the Congo Basin is teeming with life. Gorillas, elephants and buffalo all call the region home. The Congo Basin spans across six countries—Cameroon, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea and Gabon.
The Congo River Basin: Home of the deepest river in the world
WEBAug 5, 2020 · The Congo River is a long, arcing river with a basin that spans nine countries in West-Central Africa. This extensive body of water provides food, water, medicine and transport to about 75...
Congo Basin: Location, Geographical Features & Peatlands - Next …
WEBJan 24, 2024 · The Congo Basin, also known as the “ Lungs of Africa,” is the largest carbon sink in the world, absorbing more carbon than the Amazon rainforest. Together with Brazil and Indonesia, it is home to one of the largest tropical peatlands in the world.
The bold plan to save Africa's largest forest - BBC
WEBThe Congo Basin contains the world's second-largest rainforest, crucial for regulating the world's climate. Inside it, a plan to halt the forest's decline is bearing fruit.
Facts - Congo Basin Science Initiative
WEBExplore key facts about the Congo Basin, the second largest tropical forest and river network on Earth. Discover its diverse ecosystems spanning 240 million hectares in central Africa, supporting local livelihoods and influencing rainfall patterns.
Congo River - Basin, Rapids, Tributaries | Britannica
WEBJul 19, 2024 · The Congo basin is the most clearly distinguished of the various geographic depressions situated between the Sahara to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the south and west, and the region of the East African lakes to the east. In this basin, a fan-shaped web of tributaries flows downward along concentric slopes that range from 900 to 1,500 feet
Congo Basin, a neglected world heritage - Nature
WEBJul 11, 2022 · The Congo Basin, the world’s second-largest forest has distinct meteorological characteristics, and its ecosystem is controlled by complex interactions between many climatic phenomena...
Congo Basin: the Green Heart of Africa - WWF
WEBIn the green heart of the African continent, the Congo Basin forests are a haven for indigenous peoples, elephants, gorillas and a bewildering array of other amazing wildlife.
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