Today in 1960, Cyprus 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 0.05%
- Full Name: Republic of Cyprus
- Location: Middle East, island in the Mediterranean Sea, south of Turkey
- Government Type: Republic
- Language: Greek (official), Turkish (official), English
- Religion(s): Greek Orthodox 78%, Muslim 18%, other (includes Maronite and Armenian Apostolic) 4%
- Capital: Nicosia (Levkòsia)
- Population: 1,138,071; 160th
- Area: 9,251 sq km (of which 3,355 sq km are in north Cyprus), 171st
- Comparative Area: About 0.6 times the size of Connecticut
- National Food: Fasolada
- National Symbols: Cyprus Mouflon, Dove; Cyclamen; Golden oak (Quercus alnifolia); White Dove
- Affiliations: UN, EU, Commonwealth
- Independence: From the UK, October 1, 1960 / Turkish Cypriots celebrate Independence Day, November 15, 1983 [Note: Turkish Cypriots proclaimed self-rule on 13 February 1975 and independence in 1983, but these proclamations are only recognized by Turkey]
- Alcohol Legal: Yes
- Minimum Drinking Age: 17
- BAC: 0.05%
- Number of Breweries: 5
- How to Say “Beer”: bira
- How to Order a Beer: N/A
- How to Say “Cheers”: Eis Igian / Stin ijiasas / Jamas / Gia’sou
- Toasting Etiquette: N/A
Alcohol Consumption By Type:
- Beer: 35%
- Wine: 32%
- Spirits: 32%
- Other: 1%
Alcohol Consumption Per Capita (in litres):
- Recorded: 8.26
- Unrecorded: 1.00
- Total: 9.26
- Beer: 3.25
WHO Alcohol Data:
- Per Capita Consumption: 8.3 litres
- Alcohol Consumption Trend: Increase
- Excise Taxes: N/A
- Minimum Age: 18
- Sales Restrictions: Location
- Advertising Restrictions: Yes
- Sponsorship/Promotional Restrictions: No
Patterns of Drinking Score: 1
Prohibition: None
