Vegetation and wildlife of Congo
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Republic of the Congo
contains rich biodiversity with vast numbers of endemic species. the Congo River Basin has earned a global reputation for the variety of wildlife found inside its forests.
being more diverse. There are about 6,000 plant species in the country, Major forest species of plants include bromelaids, venus fly trap, ferns, orchids, buttress roots, and Kapok trees. Ancient mahogany trees can also be found, some of which date back hundreds of years.
Republic of the Congo
The Republic of the Congo , sometimes known locally as Congo-Brazzaville, is a state in Central Africa. It is bordered by Gabon, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo , the Angolan exclave province of Cabinda, and the Gulf of Guinea.The region was dominated by...
contains rich biodiversity with vast numbers of endemic species. the Congo River Basin has earned a global reputation for the variety of wildlife found inside its forests.
The tropical region
A large portion of Congo is tropical rainforest. The forest is split into several sections, the first being low lying branches of large evergreen trees. The next level contains smaller trees and plants. Under that level lies bushes and ferns. The floor of this region consists of mainly ferns, vines, and roots that twist and turn throughout different vegetation. Roughly 70% of the country consists of forest areas.Plant life
Congo plants include some of the most diverse and rich environments and largest forest areas, with only the Democratic Republic of the CongoDemocratic Republic of the Congo
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is a state located in Central Africa. It is the second largest country in Africa by area and the eleventh largest in the world...
being more diverse. There are about 6,000 plant species in the country, Major forest species of plants include bromelaids, venus fly trap, ferns, orchids, buttress roots, and Kapok trees. Ancient mahogany trees can also be found, some of which date back hundreds of years.