Which one of the following is a part of the Congo Basin?
Detailed Explanation:
Answer: Option 1 — Cameroon
The Congo Basin is a vast sedimentary basin in Central Africa centered around the Congo River. It primarily spans across six countries: Cameroon, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, and Gabon. Among the given options, only Cameroon is part of the Congo Basin, while Nigeria lies to the west, and South Sudan and Uganda are located to the east of the basin.
📝 Short Notes: Congo Basin
- Location: Central Africa, in the West Equatorial Africa region
- Main Feature: Sedimentary basin of the Congo River, the world's second-largest river basin by area
- Countries: Six main countries — Cameroon, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, and Gabon
- Significance: Contains the world's second-largest tropical rainforest (after Amazon), crucial for global climate regulation
- Biodiversity: Home to over 10,000 plant species, 1,000 bird species, and 400 mammal species including gorillas, chimpanzees, and forest elephants
- Climate: Equatorial climate with high rainfall throughout the year
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