South Africa

Capital:	Pretoria
Population:	44 million
Major languages:	11 official languages including English, Afrikaans, Sesotho, Setswana, Xhosa and Zulu
Major religion:	Christianity, Islam, indigenous beliefs
Form of government:	Multiparty republic
Monetary unit:	1 Rand = 100 cents
Main exports:	Gold, diamonds, metals and minerals, machinery
Internet domain:	.za
Time zone:	gmt+2
International dialling code:	+27
Trademarks:	Yes. Service and Collective marks
Registered Designs:	Yes
Utility Models:	No but one can file a Functional Design
Copyright:	Berne Convention
Plant Breeders' Rights:	Yes
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