Burkina Faso

Capital:	Ouagadougou
Population:	12 million
Major languages:	French, indigenous languages
Major religion:	Indigenous beliefs, Islam, Christianity
Form of government:	Multiparty republic
Monetary unit:	1 CFA (Communaute Financiere Africaine) franc = 100 centimes
Main exports:	Cotton, animal products, gold
Internet domain:	.bf
Time zone:	GMT
International dialling code:	+226
Trademarks:	Yes, see OAPI
Registered Designs:	Yes, see OAPI – also contracting party to the Hague Agreement
Utility Models:	Yes, see OAPI
Copyright:	Berne Convention
Plant Breeders' Rigths:	Yes, see OAPI
For more information on trademarks in Burkina-Faso please visit the main Spoor & Fisher website