10 Largest Forests in the World

Zee Media Bureau
Mar 21, 2024

The Sundarbans

This mangrove forest is spread across Bangladesh and India, famous for its unique ecosystem and as the habitat of the Bengal tiger.

Papuan Rainforest

Covering the island of New Guinea (shared by Papua New Guinea and Indonesia), these tropical rainforests harbor many unique species not found anywhere else on Earth.

Tongass National Forest

The United States' largest national forest, located in Southeast Alaska. The Tongass spans islands, fjords, glaciers, and peaks of the Coast Mountains and is home to diverse wildlife.

Australian Wet Tropics

Located along the northeast coast of Queensland, Australia, this area includes the Daintree Rainforest, one of the oldest and most biodiverse rainforests in the world.

Siberian Taiga

A significant portion of the world's boreal forest is found in Siberia, Russia. This vast forested area is home to species like the Siberian tiger, lynx, and the brown bear.

Southeast Asian Rainforest

These tropical forests cover parts of Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and surrounding countries.

Valdivian Temperate Rainforest

This forest spans parts of Chile and Argentina. It's known for its unique mix of North and South American species due to its isolation by deserts and mountains.

Taiga (Boreal Forests)

The Taiga, also known as boreal forests, represents the world's largest biome apart from the oceans.

Congo Basin Rainforest

Located in Central Africa, the Congo Basin is the second-largest tropical rainforest on the planet.

Amazon Rainforest

Spanning several countries in South America, the Amazon is the largest rainforest in the world.

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