Geography of Central Africa by: Emily McHarg
Central Africa has a rich and diverse geography, the region has everything from mountains to rainforests. The Democratic Republic of the Congo is the home to the tropical rainforest, which is the second largest rainforest in the world. The Congo Basin Rainforest covers 180 million hectares (1 hectare=2.47105 acres). There are some preservation organizations in action. The DRC also has the Congo River in the north, and mountains in the east. The climate around the river region is hot and humid; however, the climate in the east is drier. There are many natural resources in the region: cobalt, rubber, copper, and petroleum.
The country, Chad, is also geographically diverse. There are mountains in the northwest, the Sahara desert is in the north, and lowlands are to the south. The Tibesti Massif is one of the most famous mountain ranges in Chad, the peak of the mountain is Mount Koussi. In the northern regions the climate is dry and hot; however, the wetter regions are much more humid. Lake Chad is also partially in the country of Chad, and it is one of the largest lakes in Africa. The major natural resources in Chad are petroleum, uranium, and kaolin.
Cameroon is on the Gulf of Guinea, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean. Lake Chad is also partially in the country of Cameroon. Mount Cameroon is located by the Gulf of Guinea and is a volcano. Cameroon has two dry seasons: one is from November to March, and the other is from June to August. It rains during the rest of the year. The main natural resources in Cameroon are petroleum, bauxite, and iron ore.
Gabon has a very tropical geography and climate. Almost 85% of the country is covered in rainforest. The country has 3 different regions, including the Cristal Mountains, the savanna, and the coastal plains. Ogooue, is one of the largest rivers in Gabon. The climate is typically wet, and tropical. From June to September there is little to no rainfall. The major natural resources are petroleum and diamonds.
The Central African Republic has plateaus by the Congo River basins, it has hills in the northwest, and tropical rainforests in the southwest. Some of the notable rivers are the Chari and the Ubgani. The climate is very tropical; however, in the west the climate can be cooler. There are two wet seasons and two dry seasons. The major natural resources are diamonds, uranium, and timber.
Equatorial Guinea consists of volcanic Annobón and Bioko, and hilly Río Muni. The islands are from volcanoes, and they have rugged coasts. Rio Muni has jungles. Equatorial Guinea also has lowlands and valleys. Some major rivers are Mbini, Rio Campo, and the Rio Muni. The climate is typically hot and humid; tornadoes and wind storms are common during wet seasons. Petroleum, natural gas, and timber are some of the major natural resources.
The Republic of Congo is very geographically diverse. It is covered in forests, mountains, coastal plains, and valleys. The peak of the mountains is Mount Nabemba, which is 1,020 m high. The climate is hot and rainy. The wet season is March till June, and the dry season is from June to October. Petroleum, timber and potash are some of the major natural resources.
São Tomé and Príncipe are tiny mountainous, volcanic islands. São Tomé is covered in jungles, and Príncipe is more mountainous. They have tropical, hot climates. The natural resources are fishing, and hydropower.
The country, Chad, is also geographically diverse. There are mountains in the northwest, the Sahara desert is in the north, and lowlands are to the south. The Tibesti Massif is one of the most famous mountain ranges in Chad, the peak of the mountain is Mount Koussi. In the northern regions the climate is dry and hot; however, the wetter regions are much more humid. Lake Chad is also partially in the country of Chad, and it is one of the largest lakes in Africa. The major natural resources in Chad are petroleum, uranium, and kaolin.
Cameroon is on the Gulf of Guinea, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean. Lake Chad is also partially in the country of Cameroon. Mount Cameroon is located by the Gulf of Guinea and is a volcano. Cameroon has two dry seasons: one is from November to March, and the other is from June to August. It rains during the rest of the year. The main natural resources in Cameroon are petroleum, bauxite, and iron ore.
Gabon has a very tropical geography and climate. Almost 85% of the country is covered in rainforest. The country has 3 different regions, including the Cristal Mountains, the savanna, and the coastal plains. Ogooue, is one of the largest rivers in Gabon. The climate is typically wet, and tropical. From June to September there is little to no rainfall. The major natural resources are petroleum and diamonds.
The Central African Republic has plateaus by the Congo River basins, it has hills in the northwest, and tropical rainforests in the southwest. Some of the notable rivers are the Chari and the Ubgani. The climate is very tropical; however, in the west the climate can be cooler. There are two wet seasons and two dry seasons. The major natural resources are diamonds, uranium, and timber.
Equatorial Guinea consists of volcanic Annobón and Bioko, and hilly Río Muni. The islands are from volcanoes, and they have rugged coasts. Rio Muni has jungles. Equatorial Guinea also has lowlands and valleys. Some major rivers are Mbini, Rio Campo, and the Rio Muni. The climate is typically hot and humid; tornadoes and wind storms are common during wet seasons. Petroleum, natural gas, and timber are some of the major natural resources.
The Republic of Congo is very geographically diverse. It is covered in forests, mountains, coastal plains, and valleys. The peak of the mountains is Mount Nabemba, which is 1,020 m high. The climate is hot and rainy. The wet season is March till June, and the dry season is from June to October. Petroleum, timber and potash are some of the major natural resources.
São Tomé and Príncipe are tiny mountainous, volcanic islands. São Tomé is covered in jungles, and Príncipe is more mountainous. They have tropical, hot climates. The natural resources are fishing, and hydropower.