Tropical rainforests are primarily located near the Equator, typically between about 10° north and 10° south latitude, within the broader tropical zone between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn (approximately 23.5° north and south) where the climate is warm and wet year-round

. The major regions where tropical rainforests are found include:

• South and Central America : The Amazon rainforest, which spans countries such as Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia, Venezuela, and others, is the largest tropical rainforest in the world

• Central Africa : The Congo Basin rainforest, mainly in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Cameroon, Gabon, Republic of Congo, Central African Republic, and Equatorial Guinea, is the second largest tropical rainforest region

• Southeast Asia and Australasia : Includes Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, parts of Thailand, Myanmar, and tropical Australia

• Other locations : Smaller tropical rainforests exist in Central America (e.g., Costa Rica), parts of West Africa, Madagascar, and some Pacific and Caribbean islands

These rainforests thrive in climates with high, consistent temperatures (usually above 18°C or 64°F) and heavy annual rainfall, often exceeding 2000 mm per year, with no significant dry season

. In summary, tropical rainforests are found mainly in equatorial regions across South America, Central Africa, Southeast Asia, and nearby islands, within the warm, moist tropics between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn