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Congo

The People’s Republic of the Congo is an independent state bordered in the north by Cameroun and the Central African Republic, on the east and south by the Democratic Republic of Congo and Cabinda (Angola), and on the west by the Atlantic Ocean and Gabon.

  • Capital: Brazzaville
  • Currency: CFA Franc
  • Population: 4.1 million
  • Area: 342 000 km²
  • GDP $ : $ 17.45 billion (2010)
  • Internet domain: .cd
  • Languages: French (official language)
  • Exports: Capital equipment; construction materials; foodstuffs
  • Imports: Lumber; plywood; coffee; cocoa; sugar; diamonds; petroleum
Trademarks

Trade mark protection is obtainable only in terms of the Bangui Agreement by way of a filing with the OAPI IP office.

Patents
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Designs

Design protection is obtainable only in terms of the Bangui Agreement by way of a filing with the OAPI IP office.

Copyrights

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