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by Doggie S on November 5th, 2007

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Why did Zaire change its name to Congo? Now there are two Congos! It's confusing!

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  • by DuncanPed on November 5th, 2007

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    That was the previous name until 1971 when Mobutu changed it to Zaire. It was changed back when he was forced out in 1997.

    Both are on the Congo River. One was a French Colony, the other was Belgian before they gained their independence.

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  • by Nelson - Jetpacking from bed on November 5th, 2007

    Nelson - Jetpacking from bed

    Same reason Constantinople is now Istanbul and New Amsterdam is now New York. Politics, power, and ego of the person(s) in charge.

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  • by Quaere Verum on November 5th, 2007

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    yes i agree it is confusing, i'm not sure why they did though, sorry

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