Gabon

Capital:	Libreville
Population:	1 million
Major languages:	French, indigenous languages
Major religion:	Christianity
Form of government:	Multiparty republic
Monetary unit:	1 CFA (Communaute Financiere Africaine) franc = 100 centimes
Main exports:	Crude oil, timber, manganese, uranium
Internet domain:	.ga
Time zone:	gmt+1
International dialling code:	+241
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 Gabon please visit the main Spoor & Fisher website