Madagascar

Capital:	Antananarivo
Population:	15 million
Major languages:	Malagasy (official), French, English
Major religion:	Indigenous beliefs, Christianity
Form of government:	Multiparty republic
Monetary unit:	1 Malagasy franc (FMG) = 100 centimes
Main exports:	Coffee, seafood, cloves, vanilla, petroleum products, chromium, fabrics
Internet domain:	.mg
Time zone:	GMT+3
International dialling code:	+261
Trademarks:	Yes, Service and Collective marks
Registered Designs:	Yes (member of ARIPO)
Utility Models:	No, but you can file a patent application claiming priority from utility model. Patent application must comply with patentability requirements
Copyright:	Berne Convention
Plant Breeders' Rights:	No, but draft legislation
For more information on trademarks in Madagascar please visit the main Spoor & Fisher website