What Is the Congo Basin? A Guide to Its Location, Geography and Global Importance

The Congo Basin is a vast region of Central Africa centred on the Congo River and its network of tributaries, forests and wetlands. It stretches across several countries and contains the world’s second-largest tropical rainforest, after the Amazon. Its location, extraordinary biodiversity and influence on the global climate have made it one of the most … Continue reading What Is the Congo Basin? A Guide to Its Location, Geography and Global Importance