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Physical map of the Congo River basin and its drainage network in Central Africa, showing rivers, major tributaries, elevation gradients, cities, international boundaries, and the approximate boundary of the Ituri Forest. Swamps and flood-prone areas are marked in blue, with symbols indicating waterfalls, rapids, and dams. An inset locator map shows the basin's position within Africa.
The struggle to protect the Congo basin rainforest
Map of the Democratic Republic of the Congo highlighting major physical features such as rivers, lakes, plateaus, and national parks. The Congo Basin and Congo River dominate the central region, with notable landmarks including Lake Tanganyika, Lake Albert, and national parks like Garamba, Salonga, Kahuzi-Biega, Upemba, and Kundelungu. Surrounding countries and a small locator map of Africa are also shown.
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Mount Kenya in Mount Kenya National Park is the highest mountain in Africa. UNESCO World Heritage Site. Giant Lobelia in foreground. (Mt. Kenya; Mt. Kenya National Park; mountains; rugged mountain; African geography, African landscape, stratovolcano)
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Congo basin: References & Edit History

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Type Description Contributor Date
Modified link of Web site: World Wildlife Fund - Congo Basin, Africa. Dec 19, 2019
Added video. May 19, 2015
Add new Web site: Michigan State University - globalEDGE - Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa. Jan 29, 2013
Add new Web site: Maps of World - Republic of Congo. Jan 29, 2013
Add new Web site: Foreign and Commonwealth Office - Congo. Jan 29, 2013
Add new Web site: Iloveindia.com - Democratic Republic of Congo. Jan 29, 2013
Add new Web site: U.S. Department of State - Congo. Jan 29, 2013
Add new Web site: Official Site of the Congo Basin Forest Fund. Jun 05, 2012
Add new Web site: The Rainforest Foundation, UK - Congo Basin Region. Jun 05, 2012
Add new Web site: The Rainforest Foundation, UK - Congo Basin Region. Jun 05, 2012
Add new Web site: Official Site of the Congo Basin Forest Fund. Jun 05, 2012
New article added. Mar 11, 2010
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