Today in 1986, the Federated States of Micronesia gained their Independence from the US-administered UN trusteeship.
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Guild: None Known
National Regulatory Agency: None
Beverage Alcohol Labeling Requirements: Not Known
Drunk Driving Laws: BAC 0.08%
- Full Name: Federated States of Micronesia
- Location: Oceania, island group in the North Pacific Ocean, about three-quarters of the way from Hawaii to Indonesia
- Government Type: Constitutional government in free association with the US; the Compact of Free Association entered into force on 3 November 1986 and the Amended Compact entered into force in May 2004
- Language: English (official and common language), Chuukese, Kosrean, Pohnpeian, Yapese, Ulithian, Woleaian, Nukuoro, Kapingamarangi
- Religion(s): Roman Catholic 52.7%, Protestant 41.7% (Congregational 40.1%, Baptist 0.9%, Seventh-Day Adventist 0.7%), other 3.8%, none or unspecified 0.8%
- Capital: Palikir
- Population: 106,487; 191st
- Area: 702 sq km, 191st
- Comparative Area: Four times the size of Washington, DC
- National Food: Micronesian Cuisine
- National Symbol: Four Stars
- Affiliations: UN, Pacific Community
- Independence: From the US-administered UN trusteeship, November 3, 1986
- Alcohol Legal: Yes
- Minimum Drinking Age: 21
- BAC: % varies by island
- Number of Breweries: 0
- How to Say “Beer”: beer
- How to Order a Beer: one beer, please
- How to Say “Cheers”: cheers
- Toasting Etiquette: N/A
Alcohol Consumption By Type:
- Beer: 43%
- Wine: 39%
- Spirits: 18%
Alcohol Consumption Per Capita (in litres):
- Recorded: 4.50
- Unrecorded: 1.00
- Total: 5.50
- Beer: 1.43
WHO Alcohol Data:
- Per Capita Consumption: 4.5 litres
- Alcohol Consumption Trend: N/A
- Excise Taxes: Yes
- Minimum Age: 21
- Sales Restrictions: Time, location, specific events, intoxicated persons, petrol stations
- Advertising Restrictions: Yes
- Sponsorship/Promotional Restrictions: Yes
Patterns of Drinking Score: N/A
Prohibition: None
