Chad

Capital:	Ndjamena
Population:	8.5 million
Major languages:	French, Arabic
Major religion:	Islam, Christianity
Form of government:	Multiparty republic
Monetary unit:	1 CFA (Communaute Financiere Africaine) franc = 100 centimes
Main exports:	Cotton, livestock, textiles
Internet domain:	.td
Time zone:	gmt+1
International dialling code:	+235
Trademarks:	Yes, see OAPI
Registered Designs:	Yes, see OAPI – also contracting party to the Hague Agreement
Utility Models:	Yes, see OAPI
Copyright:	Berne Convention
Plant Breeders' Rights:	Yes, see OAPI
For more information on trademarks in Chad please visit the main Spoor & Fisher website