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Administrative divisions > A note each island has its own government
Capital city	Willemstad (on Curacao)
DEFINITION: The location of the seat of government.		View time series
SOURCE: CIA World Factbook, December 2003
Diplomatic representation from the US > Consulate(s) general J. B. Gorsiraweg #1, Willemstad, Curacao
DEFINITION: This entry includes the chief of mission, embassy address, mailing address, telephone number, FAX number, branch office locations, consulate general locations, and consulate locations.		View time series
SOURCE: All CIA World Factbooks 18 December 2003 to 18 December 2008
Diplomatic representation from the US > FAX	[599] (9) 461-6489
DEFINITION: This entry includes the chief of mission, embassy address, mailing address, telephone number, FAX number, branch office locations, consulate general locations, and consulate locations.		View time series
SOURCE: All CIA World Factbooks 18 December 2003 to 18 December 2008
Executive branch > A note government coalition - PDB, DP-St. M, FOL, PLKP, PNP
SOURCE: All CIA World Factbooks 18 December 2003 to 18 December 2008
Legislative branch > A note the government of Prime Minister Miguel POURIER is a coalition of several parties; current seats by party - PAR 4, PNP 3, FOL 2, MAN 2, UPB 2, DP-St. M 2, PDB 1, SEA 1, WIPM 1, other 4
SOURCE: CIA World Factbook, December 2003
political parties > Multi party	•
DEFINITION:
SOURCE: CIA World Factbook, December 2003
Political parties and leaders > A note political parties are indigenous to each island
SOURCE: Wikipedia: List of political parties
Status dependent democracy
DEFINITION: Democracy: state in which democratic structures provide for an alternance of power Pseudo-Democracy: state in which there are democratic structures but without a real chance for an alternance of power Transition State: a state with a transitional structure Absolute Monarchy: a one-party state, or a state governed by an absolute monarchy or dictatorship.
SOURCE: CIA World Factbook, December 2003
Trademarks, nonresidents	612		[44th of 99]
DEFINITION: Trademark applications filed are applications for registration of a trademark with a national or regional trademark office. Trademarks are distinctive signs that identify goods or services as those produced or provided by a specific person or enterprise. Trademarks protect owners of the mark by ensuring exclusive right to use it to identify goods or services or to authorize its use in return for payment.		View time series
SOURCE: electionworld.org
Trademarks, residents	126		[52nd of 98]
DEFINITION: Trademark applications filed are applications for registration of a trademark with a national or regional trademark office. Trademarks are distinctive signs that identify goods or services as those produced or provided by a specific person or enterprise. Trademarks protect owners of the mark by ensuring exclusive right to use it to identify goods or services or to authorize its use in return for payment.		View time series
SOURCE: World Development Indicators database
Transnational Issues > Disputes > International	none
DEFINITION: This entry includes a wide variety of situations that range from traditional bilateral boundary disputes to unilateral claims of one sort or another. Information regarding disputes over international terrestrial and maritime boundaries has been reviewed by the US Department of State. References to other situations involving borders or frontiers may also be included, such as resource disputes, geopolitical questions, or irredentist issues; however, inclusion does not necessarily constitute official acceptance or recognition by the US Government.
SOURCE: World Development Indicators database

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