Congo Basin

American  

[kong-goh bey-sin] / ˈkɒŋ goʊ ˌbeɪ sɪn /

noun

1. the sedimentary basin of the Congo River, located in central Africa, covering approximately 1.4 million sq. mi. (3.7 million sq. km), including great wetlands and vast stands of unspoiled tropical rainforest.

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Etymology

Origin of Congo Basin

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

Among other things, it aims to get an agreement for a multi-billion-dollar fund to support the world's rainforests like the Amazon and the Congo Basin.

From BBC • Nov. 9, 2025

It rains almost all year round in Mbandaka, the capital of Equateur province in the dense rainforest of the Congo Basin of central Africa.

From Barron's • Oct. 13, 2025

Bonobos, meanwhile, live only in a relatively isolated portion of the Congo Basin that has no mountains, and consequently, no gorillas.

From Science Magazine • Apr. 12, 2024

“The United States believes the DRC can lead the world to a greener future through its stewardship of the Congo Basin while generating economic growth and jobs,” she said.

From Washington Times • Dec. 18, 2023

Mr. Wauters of Belgium withdrew his large map of the Congo Basin from the printer four times, in order to include fresh information before it was finally issued to the public.

From Beacon Lights of History, Volume 14 The New Era; A Supplementary Volume, by Recent Writers, as Set Forth in the Preface and Table of Contents by Lord, John