Today in 1960, Benin gained their Independence from France.
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Guild: None Known
National Regulatory Agency: None
Beverage Alcohol Labeling Requirements: Not Known
Drunk Driving Laws: BAC 0.05%
- Full Name: Republic of Benin (f.k.a. Dahomey)
- Location: Western Africa, bordering the Bight of Benin, between Nigeria and Togo
- Government Type: Republic
- Language: French (official), Fon and Yoruba (most common vernaculars in south), tribal languages (at least six major ones in north)
- Religion(s): Catholic 27.1%, Muslim 24.4%, Vodoun 17.3%, Protestant 10.4% (Celestial 5%, Methodist 3.2%, other Protestant 2.2%), other Christian 5.3%, other 15.5%
- Capital: Porto-Novo
- Population: 9,598,787; 89th
- Area: 112,622 sq km, 102nd
- Comparative Area: Slightly smaller than Pennsylvania
- National Food: La Pate
- National Symbol: Leopard
- Affiliations: UN, African Union
- Independence: From France, August 1, 1960
- Alcohol Legal: Yes
- Minimum Drinking Age: None
- BAC: 0.05%
- Number of Breweries: 1
- How to Say “Beer”: bière
- How to Order a Beer: Une bière, s’il vous plait
- How to Say “Cheers”: santé
- Toasting Etiquette: N/A
Alcohol Consumption By Type:
- Beer: 45%
- Wine: 13%
- Spirits: 14%
- Other: 28%
Alcohol Consumption Per Capita (in litres):
- Recorded: 1.15
- Unrecorded: 1.00
- Total: 2.15
- Beer: 0.49
WHO Alcohol Data:
- Per Capita Consumption: 1.2 litres
- Alcohol Consumption Trend: Stable
- Excise Taxes: Yes
- Minimum Age: None
- Sales Restrictions: No
- Advertising Restrictions: No
- Sponsorship/Promotional Restrictions: No
Patterns of Drinking Score: 2
Prohibition: None
