Republic of the Congo contains rich biodiversity with vast numbers of endemic species. The wider Congo River Basin has earned a global reputation for the variety of wildlife found inside its forests.
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The tropical region
A large portion. Roughly 69% 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 Congo being more diverse.There are about 6,000 plant species in the country. Major forest species of plants include bromeliads(bromeliaceae), venus fly traps, ferns, orchids, buttress roots, and Kapok trees. Ancient mahogany trees can also be found, some of which date back hundreds of years.
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