Mali

Population: 10 million
Major languages: French, African languages
Major religions: Islam, indigenous beliefs
Form of government: Multiparty republic
Monetary unit: 1 CFA (Communaute Financiere Africaine) franc = 100 centimes
Main exports: Cotton, gold, livestock
Internet domain: .ml
Time zone: GMT
International dialling code: +223

PATENTS

International Arrangements:

• Paris Union (from 1 March 1983)
• WIPO (from 14 August 1982)
• OAPI (from 30 September 1984)
• PCT (from 19 October 1984)

Trademarks
See OAPI