The African rainforest grows in the Congo Basin What large river and its tributaries rune through basin?
The Congo River and its tributaries run through the Congo Basin. The Congo River is the second largest river in the world by discharge and the deepest river in the world. It is also the only major river that crosses the equator twice. The Congo River Basin is home to the largest area of rainforest in Africa and is one of the most biodiverse regions in the world.