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Vegetation on the right bank of the Congo River at Chionzo
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Vegetation on the right bank of the Congo River at Chionzo
History of Africa. 19th century. Vegetation on the right bank of the Congo River at Chionzo, at the foot of the Bembandek mountain. Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre. Historia de los Trabajos y Exploraciones Verificados (The Congo and the Founding of its Free State. A Story of Work and Exploration), by Henry M. Stanley. Edited in Barcelona, ca.1890. Spain
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This engraving depicts the lush vegetation on the right bank of the Congo River at Chionzo, located at the foot of the Bembandek mountain in the late 19th century. The image is taken from Henry M. Stanley's "El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre" (The Congo and the Founding of its Free State), published in Barcelona around 1890. The Congo River, the second largest in the world by discharge, is a defining feature of the Congo Basin in Central Africa, which covers an area of approximately 1.3 million square miles. The region is renowned for its rich biodiversity, with an abundance of plant species, many of which are unique to the area. In this image, we see a variety of vegetation, including palm trees, which are a common sight in the Congo Basin. The huts of the local Congolese or Bakongo people are also visible in the background, providing a glimpse into the human settlements along the river. Bembandek mountain, located in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, is a significant landmark in the region. Its name translates to "mountain of the dead" in the local language, likely due to the presence of burial sites on its slopes. This engraving offers a glimpse into the natural beauty and diversity of the Congo Basin during the 19th century, a time when European explorers were beginning to document and map the region. The image also highlights the importance of the Congo River as a vital waterway for transportation and communication in Central Africa.
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