CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
International Treaties
Berne Convention
OAPI
Paris Convention
WIPO
WTO
Problems
Landlocked country (no coastline)
Frequent shortages of gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel
Government abuses & intimidation
Limited media freedom, telephone system, no domestic air service, no railroads
Currency
Central African Franc
Dialing Code
236
Internet Domain
.cf
EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT
Education
Free and compulsory from ages 6 to 14
Only 1 University
Employment Majority
Mostly agriculture
INDUSTRY & TRADE
Main Exports
Cotton, coffee, forest products
Main Imports
Food, textiles, petroleum products, machinery, electrical equipment, motor vehicles, chemicals, pharmaceuticals
Main Industries
Agriculture
Forestry, Timber
CULTURE
Languages
French
Sango
Population
4.5 million (2009)
Religion
Mostly Christian
GEOGRAPHICS & CLIMATE
Specialist intellectual proeprty attorneys. Patent, design and trademark attorneys for Central African Republic.