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Democratic Republic of the Congo: Geography, Wildlife, Culture and Tourism

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Democratic Republic of the Congo: Geography, Wildlife, Culture and Tourism The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), also known as Congo-Kinshasa, is a large country in Central Africa. Its capital city is Kinshasa. The country is known for the Congo River, the Congo Basin rainforest, diverse wildlife, natural landscapes and rich cultural traditions. File Name: democratic-republic-of-congo-landscape.jpg Alt Text: Landscape of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Central Africa Caption: The Democratic Republic of the Congo is known for its diverse landscapes, rivers and tropical forests. Comment • Like • Share Where Is the Democratic Republic of the Congo? The Democratic Republic of the Congo is located in Central Africa. It shares borders with the Republic of the Congo, Central African Republic, South Sudan, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania, Zambia and Angola. The country has a wide variety of landscapes, including tropical forests, rivers, mountains, lakes...

International Day of Caves and Karst: Exploring the Hidden World Beneath Our Feet

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International Day of Caves and Karst: Exploring the Hidden World Beneath Our Feet International Day of Caves and Karst – September 13 Every year, September 13 marks the International Day of Caves and Karst, a global opportunity to learn about caves, karst landscapes, underground ecosystems and the important role they play in nature, water resources, science and cultural heritage. Caves may look like hidden spaces beneath the Earth's surface, but they are connected to much larger natural systems. They can provide habitats for unique organisms, store and transport groundwater, preserve geological history and offer valuable opportunities for scientific discovery. Understanding these environments can help people appreciate why protecting them matters. What Are Caves and Karst? A cave is a natural underground space formed through geological processes. Some caves develop when water gradually dissolves soluble rock, while others are created through different geological processes. ...