Democratic Republic of the Congo
A large country in central Africa with the second-largest rainforest in the world.
What is it?
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is a country in central Africa. It has a huge rainforest, the Congo Basin, which is the second-largest rainforest on Earth after the Amazon. The climate is hot and humid. The Congo River flows through the country. Many unique animals live there, including the Congo Peafowl, okapi, and bonobos.
Why it matters
The DRC is home to incredible biodiversity and the world's second-largest rainforest. Protecting the Congo Basin is important for the global climate and for saving many endangered species.
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