Central Africa primarily includes countries such as the Central African Republic, Chad, Cameroon, the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, the Republic of the Congo and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The region covers a total area of about 5.36 million square kilometers, with a large and diverse population representing various ethnic groups and cultures. The natural environment in Central Africa is incredibly rich and varied. The northern part of the region consists mainly of dry tropical savanna, characterized by hot weather and low rainfall, providing a haven for large herbivores like zebras, giraffes and wildebeests, as well as a hunting ground for apex predators such as lions and cheetahs. As you move south, the landscape gradually transitions into tropical rainforests. Central Africa is also a globally significant area for mineral and forest resources, boasting abundant reserves of gold, diamonds, timber and other natural resources.

For more:

East Africa: The world-renowned great migration

West Africa: A land with both diverse landscapes and cultures

North Africa: Mysterious plateaus, deserts and sea

South Africa: The charm of the 'plant kingdom'

About Unboxing Africa Series

The Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) is a collective dialogue mechanism between China and African countries. The forum aims to promote equality, mutual benefit and understanding, strengthen friendships, expand consensus, and foster cooperation. The forum's members include China, 53 African countries that have diplomatic relations with China, and the African Union Commission. The 2024 FOCAC Summit will take place in Beijing from September 4 to 6, with members from across the diverse and biologically rich continent of Africa. CGTN will introduce interesting nature-related information on African countries in a blind box packaging format, inviting everyone to explore this mysterious and charming continent.

(All images via CFP, designed by Yin Yating and Zhu Shangfan.)