Difference between revisions of "Regions of Zaire"
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| − | The country is divided into | + | The country is divided into 11 regions and 1 indepdendent city ([[Kinshasa]]). Because [[Zaire]] has a unitary system, the regions wield very little power, and the country is highly centralized, with nearly all power concentrated in the presidency. The national government argues that de-centralization will lead to "regional factionalism, disunity, tribal chaos, and civil war," but critics allege that this is just an excuse the central government uses to maximize its authority. The following are the 11 regions and the independent city, numbered according to map location: |
* 1. Bandundu | * 1. Bandundu | ||
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* 10. Haut-Zaïre | * 10. Haut-Zaïre | ||
* 11. Sud-Kivu | * 11. Sud-Kivu | ||
| + | * 12. Cabinda | ||
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| + | <small>''Note:'' Zaire invaded and annexed the former Angolan enclave of Cabinda in the early stages of the Angolan Civil War, shortly before Angola became independent.</small> | ||
[[Category:Geography of Zaire]] | [[Category:Geography of Zaire]] | ||
[[Category:Provinces]] | [[Category:Provinces]] | ||
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Zaire is divided into 11 regions (provinces) and 1 independent city
The country is divided into 11 regions and 1 indepdendent city (Kinshasa). Because Zaire has a unitary system, the regions wield very little power, and the country is highly centralized, with nearly all power concentrated in the presidency. The national government argues that de-centralization will lead to "regional factionalism, disunity, tribal chaos, and civil war," but critics allege that this is just an excuse the central government uses to maximize its authority. The following are the 11 regions and the independent city, numbered according to map location:
- 1. Bandundu
- 2. Bas-Zaïre
- 3. Equateur
- 4. Kasai-Occidental
- 5. Kasai-Oriental
- 6. Shaba
- 7. Kinshasa
- 8. Maniema
- 9. Nord-Kivu
- 10. Haut-Zaïre
- 11. Sud-Kivu
- 12. Cabinda
Note: Zaire invaded and annexed the former Angolan enclave of Cabinda in the early stages of the Angolan Civil War, shortly before Angola became independent.
