Zaire
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Country
Summary
Zaire, formerly known as the Belgian Congo, gained independence in 1960 amidst Cold War tensions. The country's geography is marked by the exclave of Cabinda, separated by the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It was renamed the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1997 following the overthrow of Mobutu Sese Seko.
Statistics
Area
2,345,410.00 km²
Population
46,498,539