Q. Which one of the following countries falls within the geographical extent of the Congo River Basin?

[A] Cameroon

[B] Nigeria

[C] South Sudan

[D] Uganda

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation:

  • The Congo Basin is the second-largest river basin in the world. It spans across six central African nations: Cameroon, Central African Republic (CAR), Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, and Gabon.
  • Cameroon’s southeastern portion drains directly into the Sangha River system, a major tributary of the Congo River.
  • Nigeria, South Sudan, and Uganda fall under the Niger, Nile, and East African rift drainage basins respectively.
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