Zaire
The Republic of Zaire is located in central Africa.
The official language is French, but hundreds of Sudanese and Bantu dialects are spoken.
Independence Day, June 30. The Belgian Congo became independent from Belgium on June 30, 1960, and was renamed
Republic of the Congo.
New Regime Day, November 24.
President's Day, October 14. Birthday of President Mobutu.
Armed Forces Day, November 17.
MPR Day, May 20. Anniversary of the Mouvement Populaire de la Révolution (MPR), the political party of
Mobutu.
Until 1990 it was the only legal political party.
Naming Day, October 27. Anniversary of the day in 1971 when the country's name was changed from the
Democratic Republic of the Congo to Zaire.
The name, meaning "river", the flag, and the anthem are celebrated on October 27 with
Naming Day, also known as
Three Zs Day.
Constitution Day, June 24. Celebrates the constitution of 1967, the anniversary of the Zaire currency, and is also
the
Day of the Fisherman.
Public holidays
New Year's Day, Day of the Martyrs for Independence (Jan 4),
Labor Day (May 1), MPR Day, Constitution Day, Independence Day, Parent's Day (Aug 1),
Youth Day/President's Birthday (Oct 14), Naming Day, Armed Forces Day, New Regime Day,
Christmas.
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