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BRAZZAVILLE [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-09-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Inhabitant Names and Names of Peoples
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- of Brazzaville
1, record 1, English, of%20Brazzaville
correct, Africa
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A native or long-term resident of the city of Brazzaville. 2, record 1, English, - of%20Brazzaville
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Noms d’habitants et noms de peuples
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Brazzavillois
1, record 1, French, Brazzavillois
correct, masculine noun, Africa
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Brazzavilloise 1, record 1, French, Brazzavilloise
correct, feminine noun, Africa
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne née dans la ville de Brazzaville ou qui y habite. 2, record 1, French, - Brazzavillois
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombres de habitantes y nombres de pueblos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- de Brazzaville
1, record 1, Spanish, de%20Brazzaville
correct, Africa
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Persona nativa o habitante de la ciudad de Brazzaville. 2, record 1, Spanish, - de%20Brazzaville
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-03-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Place Names (outside Canada)
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Congo
1, record 2, English, Congo
correct, Africa
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Republic of the Congo 1, record 2, English, Republic%20of%20the%20Congo
correct, Africa
- People's Republic of the Congo 2, record 2, English, People%27s%20Republic%20of%20the%20Congo
former designation, correct, Africa
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A country in west central Africa west of the lower Congo River and crossed by the Equator. 3, record 2, English, - Congo
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Capital: Brazzaville. 4, record 2, English, - Congo
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Inhabitant: Congolese. 4, record 2, English, - Congo
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Congo: common name of the country. 5, record 2, English, - Congo
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 5 OBS
CG; COG: codes recognized by ISO. 5, record 2, English, - Congo
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 6 OBS
The definite article is used before the name "Congo." 4, record 2, English, - Congo
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 7 OBS
Not to be confused with the "Democratic Republic of the Congo." 4, record 2, English, - Congo
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Toponymes (hors Canada)
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Congo
1, record 2, French, Congo
correct, masculine noun, Africa
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- République du Congo 2, record 2, French, R%C3%A9publique%20du%20Congo
correct, feminine noun, Africa
- République populaire du Congo 3, record 2, French, R%C3%A9publique%20populaire%20du%20Congo
former designation, correct, feminine noun, Africa
- Congo-Brazzaville 4, record 2, French, Congo%2DBrazzaville
former designation, correct, masculine noun, Africa
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
État d’Afrique centrale, sur l’Atlantique. 5, record 2, French, - Congo
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Capitale :Brazzaville. 6, record 2, French, - Congo
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Habitant : Congolais, Congolaise. 6, record 2, French, - Congo
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Congo : nom commun du pays. 7, record 2, French, - Congo
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 5 OBS
CG; COG : codes reconnus par l’ISO. 7, record 2, French, - Congo
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 6 OBS
République populaire du Congo : En janvier 1970, le Congo-Brazzaville devient la République populaire du Congo. 3, record 2, French, - Congo
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 7 OBS
Ne pas confondre avec la «République démocratique du Congo». 6, record 2, French, - Congo
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
aller au Congo, visiter le Congo 7, record 2, French, - Congo
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Topónimos (fuera de Canadá)
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- Congo
1, record 2, Spanish, Congo
correct, masculine noun, Africa
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- República del Congo 2, record 2, Spanish, Rep%C3%BAblica%20del%20Congo
correct, feminine noun, Africa
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Estado de África central, a orillas del Atlántico. 3, record 2, Spanish, - Congo
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Capital: Brazzaville. 4, record 2, Spanish, - Congo
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Habitante: congoleño, congoleña. 4, record 2, Spanish, - Congo
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Congo: nombre usual del país. 5, record 2, Spanish, - Congo
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 5 OBS
CG; COG: códigos reconocidos por la ISO. 5, record 2, Spanish, - Congo
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 6 OBS
El nombre "Congo" va generalmente precedido por el artículo definido. 4, record 2, Spanish, - Congo
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 7 OBS
No confundir con la "República Democrática del Congo". 4, record 2, Spanish, - Congo
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-02-28
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Place Names (outside Canada)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Brazzaville
1, record 3, English, Brazzaville
correct, Africa
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Capital of the Congo. 2, record 3, English, - Brazzaville
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Inhabitant: of Brazzaville. 2, record 3, English, - Brazzaville
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Toponymes (hors Canada)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Brazzaville
1, record 3, French, Brazzaville
correct, see observation, Africa
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Capitale du Congo. 2, record 3, French, - Brazzaville
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Habitant : Brazzavillois, Brazzavilloise. 2, record 3, French, - Brazzaville
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Le nom d’une entité habitée adopte le genre de son générique, par exemple ville, village. 3, record 3, French, - Brazzaville
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Topónimos (fuera de Canadá)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- Brazzaville
1, record 3, Spanish, Brazzaville
correct, see observation, Africa
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Capital del Congo. 1, record 3, Spanish, - Brazzaville
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Habitante: de Brazzaville. 1, record 3, Spanish, - Brazzaville
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
El nombre de un lugar habitado adopta, en general, el género de su genérico, por ejemplo, "ciudad". 2, record 3, Spanish, - Brazzaville
Record 4 - internal organization data 2008-11-27
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Language (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Kikongo
1, record 4, English, Kikongo
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- Kongo 1, record 4, English, Kongo
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[The] Bantu language spoken by the Bakongo and Bandundu people living in the tropical forests of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Republic of the Congo and Angola. 1, record 4, English, - Kikongo
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Linguistique (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Kikongo
1, record 4, French, Kikongo
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[L] angue parlée par les Kongo(bakongo en kikongo) vivant en Angola(dans le Nord du pays et l'enclave de Cabinda), en République démocratique du Congo(dans les provinces du Bas-Congo, du Bandundu et de Kinshasa), et en République du Congo(dans la région sud-ouest jusqu'à Brazzaville). 1, record 4, French, - Kikongo
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2006-11-20
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Names of Events
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- All Africa Games
1, record 5, English, All%20Africa%20Games
correct, plural
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- All-African Games 2, record 5, English, All%2DAfrican%20Games
plural
- All-Africa Games 3, record 5, English, All%2DAfrica%20Games
plural
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The All-Africa Games, sometimes called the African Games or Pan African Games, are a regional multi-sport event held every four years, organized by the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA). The competing nations must all be from the African continent. 3, record 5, English, - All%20Africa%20Games
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
In July 1965 the first All Africa Games were held in Brazzaville, Congo. The Games were granted official recognition by the IOC as being on par with other continental Games. Some 2500 athletes from 30 independent African States attended the event. Egypt became the first ever country to win the All African Games. 4, record 5, English, - All%20Africa%20Games
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Titles always used in the plural. 5, record 5, English, - All%20Africa%20Games
Record 5, Key term(s)
- African Games
- Pan African Games
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Noms de manifestations et d'activités diverses
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Jeux panafricains
1, record 5, French, Jeux%20panafricains
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- Jeux africains 2, record 5, French, Jeux%20africains
masculine noun, plural
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les Jeux panafricains, aussi appelés les Jeux africains, sont une compétition multi-sports disputée tous les quatre ans à l'échelon du continent africain. La première édition s’est tenue en 1965 à Brazzaville. 2, record 5, French, - Jeux%20panafricains
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Pluriel d’usage. 3, record 5, French, - Jeux%20panafricains
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-03-06
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Commercial Utilization (Oil and Natural Gas)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- unitization
1, record 6, English, unitization
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- pooling 2, record 6, English, pooling
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Process whereby owners of adjoining properties pool reserves from a single unit operated by one of the owners. 3, record 6, English, - unitization
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Unitization. When owners of oil and/or gas reserves pool their individual interests in return for an interest in the overall unit, which is then operated by a single company on behalf of the group, thus increasing efficiency and profitability. 4, record 6, English, - unitization
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Most states in which we operate also have statutes and regulations governing a number of environmental matters, including the unitization or pooling of oil and gas properties and establishment of maximum rates of production from oil and gas wells. 5, record 6, English, - unitization
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[In this process,] production is divided among the owners according to the unitization agreement. 3, record 6, English, - unitization
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Exploitation commerciale (Pétrole et gaz naturel)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- exploitation en commun
1, record 6, French, exploitation%20en%20commun
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- unitisation 2, record 6, French, unitisation
correct, feminine noun
- exploitation concertée 3, record 6, French, exploitation%20concert%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] l'Angola et son allié, le Congo Brazzaville, viennent de conclure un accord bilatéral prévoyant l'exploitation en commun des ressources d’hydrocarbures, dans une zone qui chevauche la limite entre leurs blocs pétroliers en eau profonde où des découvertes importantes ont déjà été effectuées. 1, record 6, French, - exploitation%20en%20commun
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Dans le cas où un gisement déclaré commercial s’étendrait sur au moins deux périmètres objet de contrats distincts, les contractants concernés devront [...] établir un plan conjoint pour le développement et l’exploitation du gisement. Ce plan sera désigné par «plan d«’unitisation». 4, record 6, French, - exploitation%20en%20commun
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Quand un champ s’étend sur un pays voisin et qu’il n’y a pas d’unitisation, son extension est considérée comme un nouveau champ. L’Iran est crédité en 1991 de la découverte de 100 Tcf de gaz avec Pars South, c’est l’extension du plus grand champ de gaz du monde, à savoir North Field à Qatar découvert en 1971. 5, record 6, French, - exploitation%20en%20commun
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 4 CONT
Lorsqu’un gisement se prolonge au-delà du périmètre d’un permis de recherche mitoyen d’un ou de plusieurs autres permis son développement et son exploitation doivent se faire, le cas échéant, au moyen d’un accord dit d’unitisation entre les titulaires desdits permis selon des conditions qui doivent être approuvées par l’administration 6, record 6, French, - exploitation%20en%20commun
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2000-10-13
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Fatty Substances (Food)
- Oilseed Crops
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- isano oil 1, record 7, English, isano%20oil
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- ongueko oil 2, record 7, English, ongueko%20oil
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Nom botanique de la plante: Ongokea gore (Hua) Pierre. Famille botanique: Olacacées. Nom de la matière première: noix d'ongueko, noix d'ongokea, noix de boleko, noix d'isano; isano nut, ongueko nut. 2, record 7, English, - isano%20oil
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Corps gras (Ind. de l'aliment.)
- Culture des plantes oléagineuses
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- huile d’isano
1, record 7, French, huile%20d%26rsquo%3Bisano
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- huile d’ongueko 2, record 7, French, huile%20d%26rsquo%3Bongueko
feminine noun
- huile d’ongokea 2, record 7, French, huile%20d%26rsquo%3Bongokea
feminine noun
- huile de boleko 2, record 7, French, huile%20de%20boleko
feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Observation : Huile dont les glycérides sont riches en liaisons acétyléniques conjuguées. Elles demandent de grandes précautions à la cuisson, car elle se décompose brutalement vers 200 ° C. Emplois : emplois des huiles siccatives. Région de production : Congo Brazzaville. 2, record 7, French, - huile%20d%26rsquo%3Bisano
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Substancias grasas (Industria alimentaria)
- Cultivo de oleaginosas
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- aceite de isano
1, record 7, Spanish, aceite%20de%20isano
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1997-11-11
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Conventions, Treaties and Agreements (Documents)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Protocol of Brazzaville 1, record 8, English, Protocol%20of%20Brazzaville
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Brazzaville, December 13, 1988; signed by Angola, Cuba and the Republic of South Africa; mediated by US representatives; provides for the withdrawal of Cuban troops from Angola, aimed at resolving the war in Southwestern Africa. 1, record 8, English, - Protocol%20of%20Brazzaville
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Titres de conventions, de traités et d'accords (Documents)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Protocole de Brazzaville
1, record 8, French, Protocole%20de%20Brazzaville
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de convenciones, tratados y acuerdos (Documentos)
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- Protocolo de Brazzaville
1, record 8, Spanish, Protocolo%20de%20Brazzaville
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1997-11-11
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Laws and Regulations
- Sciences - General
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Brazzaville Declaration on Science and Technology in Africa 1, record 9, English, Brazzaville%20Declaration%20on%20Science%20and%20Technology%20in%20Africa
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Adopted at the 1st Congress of African Scientists, Brazzaville, Congo, June 1987. 1, record 9, English, - Brazzaville%20Declaration%20on%20Science%20and%20Technology%20in%20Africa
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Titres de lois et de règlements
- Sciences - Généralités
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Déclaration de Brazzaville sur la Science et la Technologie en Afrique
1, record 9, French, D%C3%A9claration%20de%20Brazzaville%20sur%20la%20Science%20et%20la%20Technologie%20en%20Afrique
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de leyes y reglamentos
- Ciencias - Generalidades
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- Declaración de Brazzaville sobre la ciencia y la tecnología en Africa
1, record 9, Spanish, Declaraci%C3%B3n%20de%20Brazzaville%20sobre%20la%20ciencia%20y%20la%20tecnolog%C3%ADa%20en%20Africa
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1997-11-11
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Laws and Regulations
- War and Peace (International Law)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Brazzaville Declaration on Cooperation for Peace and Security in Central Africa 1, record 10, English, Brazzaville%20Declaration%20on%20Cooperation%20for%20Peace%20and%20Security%20in%20Central%20Africa
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
7th ministerial meeting of the Standing Advisory Committee on Security Questions in Central Africa; 30 Aug-1 Sep 1995. 1, record 10, English, - Brazzaville%20Declaration%20on%20Cooperation%20for%20Peace%20and%20Security%20in%20Central%20Africa
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Titres de lois et de règlements
- Guerre et paix (Droit international)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Déclaration de Brazzaville sur la coopération pour la paix et la sécurité en Afrique centrale
1, record 10, French, D%C3%A9claration%20de%20Brazzaville%20sur%20la%20coop%C3%A9ration%20pour%20la%20paix%20et%20la%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20en%20Afrique%20centrale
feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de leyes y reglamentos
- Guerra y paz (Derecho internacional)
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- Declaración de Brazzaville sobre la cooperación para la paz y la seguridad en el Africa Central
1, record 10, Spanish, Declaraci%C3%B3n%20de%20Brazzaville%20sobre%20la%20cooperaci%C3%B3n%20para%20la%20paz%20y%20la%20seguridad%20en%20el%20Africa%20Central
feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1993-10-07
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Multinational Advanced Postal Training School, Brazzaville
1, record 11, English, Multinational%20Advanced%20Postal%20Training%20School%2C%20Brazzaville
correct, Africa
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- École multinationale supérieure des postes, Brazzaville
1, record 11, French, %C3%89cole%20multinationale%20sup%C3%A9rieure%20des%20postes%2C%20Brazzaville
correct, Africa
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
- EMSP 1, record 11, French, EMSP
correct, Africa
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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