Which one of the following is a part of the Congo Basin?

Which one of the following is a part of the Congo Basin?

Cameroon
Nigeria
South Sudan
Uganda
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UPSC IAS – 2023
The Congo Basin is a vast geographical region in Central Africa, primarily defined by the drainage basin of the Congo River. It encompasses parts of several countries. Among the given options:
A) Cameroon: Southern and eastern parts of Cameroon lie within the Congo Basin.
B) Nigeria: Primarily located in the Niger River basin, west of the Congo Basin.
C) South Sudan: Located in the Nile River basin, northeast of the Congo Basin.
D) Uganda: Located primarily in the Nile River basin and around Lake Victoria, east of the Congo Basin.
Therefore, Cameroon is part of the Congo Basin.
– The Congo Basin is the drainage area of the Congo River.
– It covers a large part of Central Africa, known for its dense rainforest.
– Countries within the basin include the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, Cameroon, and the Central African Republic.
The Congo Rainforest within the basin is the second-largest tropical rainforest in the world, playing a crucial role in global climate regulation and biodiversity.