Today in 1958, Guinea gained their Independence from France.
Guinea
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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 Guinea
- Location: Western Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between Guinea-Bissau and Sierra Leone
- Government Type: Republic
- Language: French (official) [Note: each ethnic group has its own language]
- Religion(s): Muslim 85%, Christian 8%, indigenous beliefs 7%
- Capital: Conakry
- Population: 10,884,958; 76th
- Area: 245,857 sq km, 79th
- Comparative Area: Slightly smaller than Oregon
- National Food: Succotash
- National Symbols: African Elephant; Columbidae; Nimba
- Affiliations: UN, African Union, Commonwealth
- Independence: From France, October 2, 1958
- Alcohol Legal: Yes
- Minimum Drinking Age: 18
- BAC: No
- Number of Breweries: 3
- How to Say “Beer”: bière
- How to Order a Beer: Une bière, s’il vous plait
- How to Say “Cheers”: À votre santé / Santé
- Toasting Etiquette: N/A
Alcohol Consumption By Type:
- Beer: 77%
- Wine: 9%
- Spirits: 14%
Alcohol Consumption Per Capita (in litres):
- Recorded: 0.26
- Unrecorded: 0.10
- Total: 0.36
- Beer: 0.14
WHO Alcohol Data:
- Per Capita Consumption: 0.3 litres
- Alcohol Consumption Trend: Increase
- Excise Taxes: No
- Minimum Age: 18
- Sales Restrictions: No
- Advertising Restrictions: Yes
- Sponsorship/Promotional Restrictions: Yes
Patterns of Drinking Score: N/A
Prohibition: None
