Which one of the following is a part of the Congo Basin?
(a) Cameroon
(b) Nigeria
(c) South Sudan
(d) Uganda
Answer: A
he correct answer is (c), Democratic Republic of Congo.
The Democratic Republic of Congo is the world’s largest producer of cobalt, accounting for about 70% of global production. The country has large reserves of cobalt, and the mining industry is a major source of income for the country. However, cobalt mining in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been linked to human rights abuses, including child labor.
Other countries that produce cobalt include Australia, Canada, China, and Russia. However, the Democratic Republic of Congo remains the world’s leading producer of cobalt.
