Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire)

Capital:	Kinshasa
Population:	52 million
Major languages:	French, Lingala, Kingwana, Kikongo, Tshiluba
Major religion:	Christianity, Islam
Form of government:	Republic
Monetary unit:	1 Congolese franc = 100 centimes
Main exports:	Diamonds, copper, coffee, cobalt, crude oil
Internet domain:	.cd
Time zone:	gmt+1
International dialling code:	+243
Trademarks:	Yes, Service and Collective marks
Registered Designs:	Yes
Utility Models:	No, but you can file a patent application claiming priority from utility model. Patent application must comply with patentability requirements
Copyright:	Berne Convention
Plant Breeders' Rights:	No, but draft legislation
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