Analogy Complete: Italy : Europe :: Zaire : Africa

Italy is to Europe as Zaire is to Africa.

Explanation

• Italy = country located in the continent of Europe.
• Zaire = former name (1971–1997) of the country now called Democratic Republic of the Congo, located in the continent of Africa.

Structural Parallel

Historical Note

"Zaire" was imposed by Mobutu Sese Seko (1971) as part of authenticité campaign. Reverted to DRC after his overthrow (1997). The analogy works historically; today: Italy : Europe :: DRC : Africa.