Benin

Capital:	Porto Novo
Population:	6 million
Major languages:	French
Major religion:	Indigenous beliefs, Christianity, Islam
Form of government:	Multiparty republic
Monetary unit:	1 CFA (Communaute Financiere Africaine) franc = 100 centimes
Main exports:	Cotton, Palm-oil
Internet domain:	.bj
Time zone:	gmt+1
International dialling code:	+229
Trademarks:	Yes see OAPI
Registered Designs:	Yes (member of ARIPO) Also contracting party to the Hague Agreement
Utility Models:	Yes see OAPI
Copyright:	Berne Convention
Plant Breeders' Rights:	Yes see OAPI
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