the basic unit of money in Zaire
"After saving enough zaires to buy new shoes, he finally visited the market on a Sunday morning."
a republic in central Africa; achieved independence from Belgium in 1960
"The documentary focused on the cultural heritage of Zaire after it became a sovereign nation following its independence from Belgium."
The unit of currency of Zaire.
"The old man counted his savings in zaires before heading to the market."
the Democratic Republic of the Congo (former name, used between 1971 and 1997).
"Many historians study the economic policies implemented during the era when the country was known as Zaire."