What is another word for zaire river?
Pronunciation: [za͡ɪˈi͡ə ɹˈɪvə] (IPA) 
The Zaire River, also known as the Congo River, is the deepest river in the world and is located in central Africa. While 'Zaire' was its official name from 1971 to 1997, it has been known as the Congo River for centuries. Other interchangeable terms include the Congo Basin or Congo-Kinshasa. Some local names for the river include Nzadi, which means "the river that swallows all rivers," and Kisangani, a name for the section of the river located in the city of Kisangani. With its impressive length and history, the Zaire River has inspired a wealth of synonyms and nicknames over the years.
