Today in 1966, Botswana gained their Independence from the United Kingdom.
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Guild: None Known
National Regulatory Agency: None
Beverage Alcohol Labeling Requirements: Not Known
Drunk Driving Laws: BAC 0.08%
- Full Name: Republic of Botswana
- Location: Southern Africa, north of South Africa
- Government Type: Parliamentary Republic
- Language: Setswana 78.2%, Kalanga 7.9%, Sekgalagadi 2.8%, English (official) 2.1%, other 8.6%, unspecified 0.4%
- Religion(s): Christian 71.6%, Badimo 6%, other 1.4%, unspecified 0.4%, none 20.6%
- Capital: Gaborone
- Population: 2,098,018; 144th
- Area: 581,730 sq km, 48th
- Comparative Area: Slightly smaller than Texas
- National Food: Seswaa
- National Symbol: Zebra
- Affiliations: UN, African Union, Commonwealth
- Independence: From the UK, September 30, 1966
- Alcohol Legal: Yes
- Minimum Drinking Age: 18
- BAC: 0.08%
- Number of Breweries: 2
- How to Say “Beer”: bojalwa
- How to Order a Beer: nngwe bojalwa, ke a leboga
- How to Say “Cheers”: kemopholo
- Toasting Etiquette: N/A
Alcohol Consumption By Type:
- Beer: 57%
- Wine: <1%
- Spirits: <1%
- Other: 41%
Alcohol Consumption Per Capita (in litres):
- Recorded: 4.96
- Unrecorded: 3.00
- Total: 7.96
- Beer: 2.56
WHO Alcohol Data:
- Per Capita Consumption: 5 litres
- Alcohol Consumption Trend: Decrease
- Excise Taxes: Yes
- Minimum Age: 21
- Sales Restrictions: Time, location, specific events, petrol stations
- Advertising Restrictions: Yes
- Sponsorship/Promotional Restrictions: No
Patterns of Drinking Score: 3
Prohibition: None
