Zaire
Zaire
Zaire (pronunciation: /zaɪˈrɛər/), also known as the Democratic Republic of the Congo or DRC, is a country located in Central Africa. It was named after the Zaire River, now known as the Congo River, the second longest river in Africa. The term "Zaire" is derived from the Portuguese word "zaire", which itself is a misinterpretation of the Kikongo word nzere ("river").
Etymology
The name "Zaire" is a Portuguese corruption of a Kikongo word "nzere" which means "river". The Portuguese explorers who reached the Congo River in the late 15th century mistakenly pronounced and spelled the word as "zaire".
Related Terms
- Congo River: The river after which Zaire was named. It is the second longest river in Africa.
- Democratic Republic of the Congo: The current name of the country formerly known as Zaire.
- Mobutu Sese Seko: The dictator who renamed the country to Zaire in 1971.
- Central Africa: The region in which Zaire is located.
- Portuguese explorers: The explorers who first reached the Congo River and named it Zaire.
See Also
- History of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Geography of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Politics of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Zaire
- Wikipedia's article - Zaire
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