GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Congo Basin
The Congo Basin occupies central Africa west of the East African highlands. Its extensive tropical forests form the world’s second-largest tropical rainforest region after Amazonia.
Fast Facts
- The Congo is the main drainage axis.
- The DRC and Republic of the Congo are different countries within the wider regional setting.
- Indigenous forest peoples include distinct communities such as Baka, Aka and Mbuti.
Connected lessons
- Congo BasinMap, explanation and practice
- Relief, lakes, minerals and Congo drainageGuided exploration
Geographical connections
- Congo RiverRelated places
- Mount CameroonRelated places
- African SavannaRelated places
- Lake TanganyikaRelated places