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Note 1 - Description of the Business (Details Textual) | Dec. 31, 2017
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Number of Countries in which Entity Operates | 35
Number of Geographic Regions in which Entity Operates | 3
Colliers and Its Affiliates and Franchisees [Member] |
Number of Countries in which Entity Operates | 69

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- Definition The number of geographic regions in which the entity operates as of the balance sheet date. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition The number of countries in which the entity operates as of balance sheet date. + References No definition available. + Details
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