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Yes. Zaire was the only African country colonized by Belgium. It was known as the Belgian Congo.
(Zaire is currently known as the Democratic Republic of Congo, D.R. Congo, or D.R.C. It is also called Congo-Kinshasa, Kinshasa being the capital.) This is to distinguish it from the neighboring "Republic of Congo" (Congo-Brazaville). The Republic of Congo, or Congo-Brazaville, is the former colonial French Congo.
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What colony did King Leopold II establish in Africa?
Modern day Zaire.
Why does Zaire's first language french?
French is the official language of Zaire (now known as the Democratic Republic of the Congo) because it was a Belgian colony before gaining independence in 1960. During colonial rule, French was the administrative and educational language, which has continued to be widely spoken and used in the country since then.
What kind of government does Zaire have?
The government of Zaire is officially classified as a republic. The official name of Zaire is the Republic of Zaire.
What are the chief resources of Zaire?
The chief resources of Zaire is his crop
When was Zaire named the Congo?
Zaire
Is Zaire Valley in Australia?
Zaire Valley is not in Australia. It is in Zaire, in Africa.
What is a zaire?
The zaire was the main unit of currency of the Republic of Zaire between 1967 and 1997.
When did the french invade zaire?
The French didn't invade Zaire or Zaire Povence Angola zaire was under the control of LeopoldII of Belgium late 1870 Zaire provence under Portugese rule
Is Paraguay farther North than Zaire?
Zaire, also know as Democratic of Republic of Congo.
What is the Zaire contenent?
Zaire is on the African continent.
Is Kenya west of Zaire?
No,it is east of Zaire.
What is currency of Zaire?
Zaire is the currency name also.
