What is the typical localization of the tropical forests regarding latitude?

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Tropical rain forests, like the Amazon forest and the Congo forest, are typically located in low latitude, i.e., in the equatorial and tropical zones. 

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Dipti KC
Dipti KC
May 28, 2023
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