Q. Which one of the following is a part of the Congo Basin? (UPSC Prelims 2023)
Answer:
Cameroon
Notes: The correct answer is
[A] Cameroon. The Congo Basin is the world's second-largest tropical rainforest and spans across six countries in Central Africa.
- Cameroon (Option A – Correct): A significant portion of southeastern Cameroon lies within the Congo Basin. The country contains a large stretch of the Atlantic Equatorial coastal forests and the Northwestern Congolian lowland forests, which are integral to the basin's ecosystem.
- The Congo Basin Countries: The basin is primarily shared by six nations: the Democratic Republic of the Congo (which contains the largest share), Republic of the Congo, Central African Republic, Cameroon, Gabon, and Equatorial Guinea.