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Congo Basin

River basin in Central Africa with the second-largest tropical rainforest.

Congo River Basin

The Congo Basin is a large river basin in Central Africa drained by the Congo River, home to the second-largest tropical rainforest after the Amazon.

Etymology

The name Congo Basin derives from the Congo River, named after the Kongo people.

Explain Like I’m 5

The Congo Basin is like a giant bowl in Central Africa filled with the second-largest rainforest, home to lots of plants and animals.

Fun Facts

The Congo Basin is home to the second-largest rainforest in the world
It contains over 10,000 plant species
The Congo River flows through the basin

FAQ

What is the Congo Basin? It's a large river basin in Central Africa
What rainforest does it contain? The Congo Basin contains the second-largest tropical rainforest
Where is it located? It's in Central Africa

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

river basin Africa

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

Democratic Republic of the Congo Republic of the Congo Central African Republic

Meronyms — Parts or Components

Congo River rainforest

Indexes

geographical feature natural ecosystem natural object

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