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| {{about|the place in the ''[[Donkey Kong (franchise)|Donkey Kong]]'' franchise|the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]] stage with the same name|[[Kongo Jungle (Super Smash Bros.)]]|the [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]] and [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]] stage known by this name in the former game|[[Kongo Falls]]}} | | {{worldbox |
| {{location infobox
| | |image=[[Image:KongoJungle2.png|250px]] |
| |title=Kongo Jungle
| | |app=''[[Donkey Kong Country]] |
| |image=[[File:Kongo Jungle GBA.png|256px]]<br>The world map in the GBA version of ''Donkey Kong Country'' | | |lev=5 |
| |first_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' ([[List of games by date#1994|1994]])
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| |latest_appearance=''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' ([[List of games by date#2018|2018]])
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| |greater_location=[[Donkey Kong Island]] (''Donkey Kong Country'')<br>[[smashwiki:Adventure Mode: World of Light|World of Light]] (''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'')
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| |capital=[[Donkey Kong's Treehouse]]
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| |ruler=[[Donkey Kong]]
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| |inhabitants=[[Kong]]s
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| The '''Kongo Jungle''' is a vast jungle found on [[Donkey Kong Island]], at the foot of [[Monkey Mines]]. First appearing in ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'', Kongo Jungle is the place where [[DK's Tree House]] and the [[Banana Hoard]] is found; a distinction shared with the similar [[Jungle (Donkey Kong Country Returns)|Jungle]] world in ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]'', which has been suggested to be the same location.<ref>{{cite|author=KynanPearson|date=August 12, 2021|url=x.com/KynanPearson/status/1425940659152769030|title=X post by Kynan Pearson|archive=web.archive.org/web/20210812220225/https://twitter.com/KynanPearson/status/1425940659152769030|publisher=X|accessdate=January 30, 2022}}</ref> It is named from both "[[Kong]]" and the {{wp|Congo Basin}}, a section of Africa which covers territory in nine different countries (most notably the {{wp|Democratic Republic of the Congo}} and the {{wp|Republic of the Congo}}) and is known for its dense rainforests, including natural ranges of wild gorillas.
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| ==History==
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| ===''Donkey Kong Country''===
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| |image=[[File:KongoJungle.png]][[File:KongoJungle2.png]]
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| |game=''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''
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| |before=<< | | |before=<< |
| |after=[[Monkey Mines|>>]] | | |after=[[Monkey Mines|>>]] |
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| In ''Donkey Kong Country'', Kongo Jungle is the first world. Most of the area is engulfed in a jungle, but there is a long cavern about midway through. The cavern's exit leads to the second half of Kongo Jungle, which itself directly leads to a large lake. The original [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]] release shows two halves of Kongo Jungle in separate screens. The levels are as follows:
| | The '''Kongo Jungle''' is a vast jungle covering a large area of [[Donkey Kong Island]], located at the foot of the [[Monkey Mountains]]. It is generally depicted as the place where the [[Kong]]s reside. |
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| | ==History== |
| | ===''Donkey Kong'' series=== |
| | [[Image:KongoJungle.png|thumb|left|The first half of '''Kongo Jungle'''.]] |
| | It is the first area in ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' and is where [[Donkey Kong]]'s house is located, as well as his precious [[Banana Hoard]], which is often stolen by the [[Kremlings]]. The area is quite pleasant, possessing a vast amount of jungle and some rocky terrain. A large lake is also located in the area. The boss of Kongo Jungle is a giant [[Gnawty]] aptly named [[Very Gnawty]]. |
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| | The area where [[Donkey Kong's Treehouse]] is located in ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'' could possibly be either Kongo Jungle or a portion of it. Also, the area [[Jungle Japes]] in ''Donkey Kong 64'' bears an extreme resemblance to Kongo Jungle. |
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| | === Levels === |
| | ==== Jungle Hijinxs ==== |
| | {{main|Jungle Hijinxs}} |
| | The first area in the Kongo Jungle is a simple forest level, featuring [[Necky|Neckies]], Gnawties, [[Klaptrap]]s, and [[Klump]]s. [[Rambi the Rhinoceros]] makes his first appearance in this level, and he can help the Kongs reach a [[Bonus Area]]. At the beginning of the level, Donkey Kong and [[Diddy Kong]] can view the prized Banana Hoard. |
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| | ==== Ropey Rampage ==== |
| | {{main|Ropey Rampage}} |
| | This level is filled with ropes, and the Kongs must use them to travel across bottomless pits. Some [[K-O-N-G Letters]] can be found by falling off of ropes into secret barrels. The main enemies here are [[Zinger]] and [[Army|Armies]], in their first appearances, but [[Kritter]]s and [[Klaptrap]]s also appear as well. |
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| | ==== Reptile Rumble ==== |
| | {{main|Reptile Rumble}} |
| | The first ever cave level is filled with a rare snake enemies called [[Slippa]]s. They inhabit the cave, trying to hit the Kongs. Tires also appear here for the first time. Other than Slippas, enemies include [[Klaptrap]]s, a few [[Zinger]]s, and [[Kritter]]s. |
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| | ==== Coral Capers ==== |
| | {{main|Coral Capers}} |
| | In the first underwater level of the game, two [[Enguarde the Swordfish]]es appear to help out the Kongs. No Bonus Areas can be found in this level. Enemies here include [[Bitesize]]s, [[Chomp]]s, [[Chomps Jr.]], [[Croctopus|Croctopi]], and [[Clambo]]s, all making their first appearance. |
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| | ==== Barrel Cannon Canyon ==== |
| | {{main|Barrel Cannon Canyon}} |
| | This level takes place high up in the trees, and, hence the name, the Kongs will need to use many [[Barrel Cannon]]s to advance. Four different types of [[Kritter]]s appear here, red, purple, green, and blue. Other enemies include Armies and yellow and red Zingers. |
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| | ===[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]]=== |
| | [[Image:Melee_Kongo_Jungle_N64.jpg|thumb|left|The ''Super Smash Bros.'' stage, Kongo Jungle, as depicted in the remake, ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''.]] |
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| | ====''Super Smash Bros.''==== |
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| | Kongo Jungle (incorrectly spelled '''Congo Jungle''') appears as one of the arenas in the game ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' The Kongo Jungle stage is made out of a large wooden platform with several smaller, sometimes floating ones around it. There is also a vast jungle in the background of the arena and a [[Barrel Cannon]] underneath the arena. |
| |image1=[[File:Jungle Hijinxs SNES 2.png]]
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| |name1=[[Jungle Hijinxs (Donkey Kong Country)|Jungle Hijinxs]]
| | ====''Super Smash Bros. Melee''==== |
| |description1=The first level of Kongo Jungle, Jungle Hijinxs introduces basic enemies such as [[Kritter]]s and [[Gnawty|Gnawties]]. Most of the level is straightforward, but has a few pits near the end. [[Rambi]] appears about halfway through, and he can ram into enemies and walls that patch up [[Bonus Area]]s.
| | In ''Super Smash Bros.'' sequel, ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', another Kongo Jungle stage was introduced. This Kongo Jungle stage is constructed out of logs strewn together, which are sitting on rocks jutting out of a waterfall. In the background of this stage is a vast jungle along with what appears to be [[Donkey Kong's Treehouse]]. |
| |image2=[[File:Ropey Rampage SNES.png]]
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| |name2=[[Ropey Rampage]]
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| |description2=The second level of Kongo Jungle, Ropey Rampage takes place directly during a tropical rainstorm at night. The main theme of the level is for the [[Kong]]s to walk on treetops and swing on [[Rope]]s across large abysses. This level introduces the aerial enemy, [[Zinger]]s, and rolling armadillos, [[Army|Armies]].
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| |image3=[[File:ReptileRumble.png]]
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| |name3=[[Reptile Rumble]]
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| |description3=The third level of Kongo Jungle, Reptile Rumble takes place inside a cavern tunnel with a bumpy ground. The level's elevation varies, and [[tire (object)|tire]]s are needed to reach the higher ledges. Kritters often guard the upper or lower steeped areas, Zingers are usually around the tires, and [[Slippa]]s slither along the ground.
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| |image4=[[File:Coral Capers SNES.png]]
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| |name4=[[Coral Capers]]
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| |description4=The fourth level of Kongo Jungle, Coral Capers is the first underwater level, and is set in a coral reef. There are coral walls with items such as [[banana]]s. Every underwater enemy debuts in this level except [[Squidge]]. The Kongs can free [[Enguarde]] from an [[Animal Crate]] to help defeat some aquatic foes.
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| |image5=[[File:BarrelCannonCanyon-SNES-2.png]]
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| |name5=[[Barrel Cannon Canyon]]
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| |description5=The fifth and final level of Kongo Jungle, Barrel Cannon Canyon has several [[Barrel Cannon]]s and [[Blast Barrel]]s, used mainly for crossing the large pits. The level features several Kritters, especially the bouncing type, and Zingers.
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| |image6=[[File:DKC-VeryGnawtyLair.png]]
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| |name6=[[Very Gnawty's Lair]]
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| |description6=The boss level of Kongo Jungle, featuring a boss fight against [[Very Gnawty]].
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| ===''Donkey Kong Country'' television series===
| | Occasionally, a [[Klaptrap]] will come along on the waterfall, and sometimes a log, which can be used as a platform. Also, in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' is the old version of Kongo Jungle from the previous ''Super Smash Bros.'' game. The old version of Kongo Jungle can be unlocked by surviving Fifteen-Minute Melee. The music in the Melee Kongo Jungle was the [[DK Rap]] from ''Donkey Kong 64''. |
| Kongo Jungle reappears as the Kongs' residence for the [[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|''Donkey Kong Country'' television series]]. | |
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| ===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
| | In Adventure Mode, Kongo Jungle stars in ''Stage 2: Kongo Jungle''. In it, the player has to battle two miniature [[Donkey Kong]]s. They are easier to knock off the stage, but they gang up on the player. Once beating, the player moves onto the second half, [[Jungle Japes]], where the player must battle a Giant Donkey Kong. |
| {{main|Kongo Jungle (Super Smash Bros.)|Kongo Falls}}
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| [[File:Kongo Jungle map SSBU.png|thumb|250px|left|The recreated Kongo Jungle map in World of Light mode of ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'']]
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| In the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]], Kongo Jungle (spelled "Congo Jungle" in the original ''Super Smash Bros.'') appears as one of the arenas in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' The Kongo Jungle stage is made out of a large wooden platform with several smaller, sometimes floating ones around it. There is also a vast jungle in the background of the arena and a [[Barrel Cannon]] underneath the arena. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', in addition to the previous Kongo Jungle returning, another Kongo Jungle stage (later renamed "Kongo Falls" in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'') was introduced. This Kongo Jungle stage is constructed out of logs strewn together, which are sitting on rocks jutting out of a waterfall. In the background of this stage is a vast jungle along with what appears to be [[DK's Tree House]]. Kongo Jungle in ''Super Smash Bros.'' later returns in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'', while both versions reappear in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''. | |
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| Exclusively in World of Light of ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' is a recreation of the original Kongo Jungle, where it is named [[smashwiki:DK Island (World of Light)|DK Island]]. It can be visited via a portal on the east side of the world map. In DK Island, ''[[Donkey Kong (franchise)|Donkey Kong]]''-series [[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirits]] appear in the locations the levels were originally (with the exception of [[Barrel Cannon Canyon]]; [[Jungle Hijinxs (Donkey Kong Country)|Jungle Hijinxs]] serves as the area's starting point), in the following order: [[Kritter]] ([[Ropey Rampage]]), [[Cranky Kong]] ([[Cranky's Cabin]]), [[Zinger]] ([[Reptile Rumble]]), [[Enguarde the Swordfish|Enguarde]] ([[Coral Capers]]), [[Funky Kong]] ([[Funky's Flights]]), [[Candy Kong]] ([[Candy's Save Point]]), and [[Diddy Kong]] ([[Very Gnawty's Lair]]). Defeating Funky Kong's puppet fighter unlocks Funky Kong's Shack, one of the shops in Spirits mode.
| | ====''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''==== |
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| | The music from Melee Kongo Jungle (erroneously named '''Kong Jungle''') does return as a music pick for the Jungle Japes stage, which also returned in this game. |
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| ==Gallery== | | ===''Donkey Kong Country'' television series=== |
| <gallery>
| | In the [[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|''Donkey Kong'' TV series]], Kongo Jungle appeared as the home for the Kongs much [[Donkey Kong Country|the game with the same name]]. |
| Kongo Jungle GBC.png|''Donkey Kong Country'' ([[Game Boy Color]]) map
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| Kongo Jungle GBA.png|''Donkey Kong Country'' ([[Game Boy Advance]]) map
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| </gallery>
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| ==Names in other languages== | | ==Names in Other Languages== |
| {{foreign names | | {{Foreignname| |
| |Jap=レベル1 コンゴジャングル | | |Por=Selva Kongo |
| |JapR=Reberu 1 Kongo janguru | | |PorM=Kongo ungle |
| |JapM=Level 1 Kongo Jungle | | |Ger=Tiefster Kongo |
| | |GerM="Deepest Kongo/Congo" |
| |Spa=Jungla Kongo | | |Spa=Jungla Kongo |
| |SpaM=Kongo Jungle | | |SpaM=Literal transltion}} |
| |Fre=Jungle Kongo
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| |FreM=Kongo Jungle
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| |Ger=Tiefster Kongo
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| |GerM=Deepest Kongo/Congo
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| |Ita=Giungla nel Kongo (GBC)
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| |Ita2=Giungla Kongo
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| |ItaM=Jungle in the Kongo
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| |Ita2M=Kongo Jungle
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| |Por=Selva Kongo
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| |PorM=Kongo Jungle
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| ==References== | | ==Trivia== |
| <references/>
| | *The name Kongo Jungle is a play on words on the [[wikipedia:Congo_River|Congo Jungle]] in [[wikipedia:Africa|Africa]], using a "K" instead of a "C" to imply that it is the home of the Kongs. |
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| [[Category:Donkey Kong Island]] | | [[Category:Donkey Kong Island]] |
| [[Category:Jungles]] | | [[Category:Forests and Jungles]] |
| [[Category:Donkey Kong Country worlds]] | | [[Category:Worlds]] |
| [[Category:Donkey Kong Country (television series) locations]] | | [[Category:Stages]] |
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