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Congo Rainforest

A vast tropical canopy in Central Africa, home to diverse wildlife and indigenous tribes, threatened by deforestation and mining.

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Swamps! Gorillas! Elephants! 10,000 species of tropical plants (some of which could probably kill you)! This rainforest is hardcore. At 500 million acres of land, the Congo Rainforest is bigger than Alaska, holding the title for the world’s second largest rainforest. Green is pretty much the only color you’ll see around here.

sarahlempa 3 years ago

Congo Rainforest Guides

  • Green Colored Places Around the World

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    Embrace nature's highly pigmented beauty, from within the tropical rainforests of South America to amongst tiered emerald-toned rice fields in China. Here are the most breathtaking green-colored travel destinations.

  • The Most Colorful Places Around the World

    seeker (Seeker Editors)
    Discover some of the most otherworldly and ethereal landscapes gleaming in heavy pigments, from alkaline red lakes to banana-colored volcanic landscapes. For Pride month we wanted to select the most vibrant destinations across the planet in every shade of ROYGBIV to create the ultimate rainbow-themed bucket list. Let your rainbow flags fly this summer while taking a look at some of the most colorful places on earth. Happy Pride Seekers!

Congo Rainforest Articles

  • 14 Green Places You Need to Add to Your Bucket List

    “Are they talking about sustainability or what?”  —Most people, before reading this introduction. No folks, we’re talking about literal green places— although it makes sense that the two usually go hand-in-hand. From rainforests and misty pine tree-covered wonderlands to emerald-colored palaces and living, breathing skyscrapers, “green travel” brings an impressive amount of beauty. Buckle up and […]

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