Zaire FROM THE PUBLISHER
Zaire remains a relatively unknown country, despite the fact that it is one of the largest and most geopolitically strategic nations in Africa and has played a significant role in recent African and international affairs. Europeans first arrived in the area when the Portuguese explored the Congo River Basin in 1483. Isolated from developments in other parts of Africa until the mid-1950s, Zairians subsequently became conscious of the liberation struggles taking place in neighbouring countries and finally gained full independence themselves in 1960.
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Diverse aspects of the country which are examined include tourism, geography, flora and fauna, prehistory and archaeology, demography, ethnic groups, language and dialects, religion, social conditions, health, politics, foreign relations, mining and other industries, human rights, education, the arts, folklore and customs, and literature. Includes ample bibliographical material for further reading. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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