Today in 1962, Burundi gained their Independence from Belgium.

Burundi

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Guild: None Known

National Regulatory Agency: None

Beverage Alcohol Labeling Requirements: Not Known

Drunk Driving Laws: BAC 0.10%

• Full Name: Republic of Burundi
• Location: Central Africa, east of Democratic Republic of the Congo
• Government Type: Republic
• Language: Kirundi (official), French (official), Swahili (along Lake Tanganyika and in the Bujumbura area)
• Religion(s): Indigenous beliefs 40%, Christian 40%, Muslim 20%
• Capital: Bujumbura
• Population: 10,557,259; 81st
• Area: 27,830 sq km, 147th
• Comparative Area: Slightly smaller than Maryland
• National Food: Elephant Soup
• National Symbol: Lion
• Affiliations: UN, African Union
• Independence: From Belgium, July 1, 1962

• Alcohol Legal: Yes
• Minimum Drinking Age: 18 [Note: No limit if accompanied by parents.]
• BAC: 0.10%
• Label Requirements: N/A
• Number of Breweries: 2

• How to Say “Beer”: inzoga / bière / bia
• How to Order a Beer: N/A
• How to Say “Cheers”: Kira (“be healthy”)
• Toasting Etiquette: N/A

Alcohol Consumption By Type:

• Beer: 19%
• Wine: <1%
• Spirits: <1%
• Other: 81%

Alcohol Consumption Per Capita (in litres):

• Recorded: 6.47
• Unrecorded: 3.00
• Total: 9.47
• Beer: 1.16

WHO Alcohol Data:

• Per Capita Consumption: 6.5 litres
• Alcohol Consumption Trend: Decrease
• Excise Taxes: Yes
• Minimum Age: None
• Sales Restrictions: Hours, location, specific events, intoxicated persons, petrol stations
• Advertising Restrictions: No
• Sponsorship/Promotional Restrictions: No

Patterns of Drinking Score: 3

Prohibition: None