Today in 1962, Burundi gained their Independence from Belgium.
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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
