Today in 1918, Azerbaijan gained their Independence from the Russian Empire.
Azerbaijan
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Guild: None Known
National Regulatory Agency: None
Beverage Alcohol Labeling Requirements: Not Known
Drunk Driving Laws: BAC 0.00%
- Full Name: Republic of Azerbaijan
- Location: Southwestern Asia, bordering the Caspian Sea, between Iran and Russia, with a small European portion north of the Caucasus range
- Government Type: Republic
- Language: Azerbaijani (Azeri) (official) 90.3%, Lezgi 2.2%, Russian 1.8%, Armenian 1.5%, other 3.3%, unspecified 1%
- Religion(s): Muslim 93.4%, Russian Orthodox 2.5%, Armenian Orthodox 2.3%, other 1.8%
- Capital: Baku
- Population: 9,493,600; 91st
- Area: 86,600 sq km, 113th
- Comparative Area: Slightly smaller than Maine
- National Food: Yaprak Dolma
- National Symbols: Fire; Star and crescent, Star and Flame
- Affiliations: UN, CIS
- Independence: From the Russian Empire, May 28, 1918 / From the Soviet Union, August 30, 1991 / Adopted by the Supreme Council of Azerbaijan, October 18, 1991
- Alcohol Legal: Yes
- Minimum Drinking Age: 16
- BAC: 0.00%
- Label Requirements: N/A
- Number of Breweries: 8
- How to Say “Beer”: pivo / pivə
- How to Order a Beer: N/A
- How to Say “Cheers”: Afiyæt oslun
- Toasting Etiquette: N/A
Alcohol Consumption By Type:
- Beer: 87%
- Wine: 12%
- Spirits: 1%
Alcohol Consumption Per Capita (in litres):
- Recorded: 7.30
- Unrecorded: 3.30
- Total: 10.60
- Beer: 7.00
WHO Alcohol Data:
- Per Capita Consumption: 7.3 litres
- Alcohol Consumption Trend: Increase
- Excise Taxes: Yes
- Minimum Age: None
- Sales Restrictions: N/A
- Advertising Restrictions: No
- Sponsorship/Promotional Restrictions: N/A
Patterns of Drinking Score: 3
Prohibition: None
