Ivory Coast

Capital:	Yamoussoukro
Population:	16 million
Major languages:	French, indigenous languages
Major religion:	Islam, Christianity, indigenous beliefs
Form of government:	Multiparty republic
Monetary unit:	1 CFA (Communaute Financiere Africaine) franc = 100 centimes
Main exports:	Cocoa, coffee, tropical woods, petroleum, cotton, bananas, pineapples, palm oil, fish
Internet domain:	.ci
Time zone:	GMT
International dialling code:	+225
Trademarks:	Yes, see OAPI
Registered Designs:	Yes, see OAPI – also contracting party to the Hague Agreement
Utility Models:	Yes, see OAPI
Plant Breeders' Rights:	Yes, see OAPI
For more information on trademarks in Ivory Coast please visit the main Spoor & Fisher website