Today in 1960, Senegal gained their Independence from France.
Senegal
Senegal Breweries
- Breughel
- Societe des Brasseries de L’Ouest-Africaine
- Societe Industrielle de Brasseries du Senegal
Senegal Brewery Guides
Other Guides
- CIA World Factbook
- Official Website
- U.S. Embassy
- Wikipedia
Guild: Soc. Des Bras. De LQuest Afr.
National Regulatory Agency: Not Known
Beverage Alcohol Labeling Requirements: Not Known
Drunk Driving Laws: BAC 0.00%
- Full Name: Republic of Senegal
- Location: Western Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between Guinea-Bissau and Mauritania
- Government Type: Republic
- Language: French (official), Wolof, Pulaar, Jola, Mandinka
- Religion(s): Muslim 94%, Christian 5% (mostly Roman Catholic), indigenous beliefs 1%
- Capital: Dakar
- Population: 12,969,606; 71st
- Area: 196,722 sq km, 88th
- Comparative Area: Slightly smaller than South Dakota
- National Food: Thieboudienne
- National Symbol: Baobab
- Nickname: The Generous Country
- Affiliations: UN, African Union
- Independence: From France, April 4, 1960
- Alcohol Legal: Yes
- Minimum Drinking Age: 18
- BAC: 0.00%
- Label Requirements: N/A
- Number of Breweries: 3
- How to Say “Beer”: bière
- How to Order a Beer: N/A
- How to Say “Cheers”: N/A
- Toasting Etiquette: N/A
Alcohol Consumption By Type:
- Beer: 54%
- Wine: 43%
- Spirits: 3%
Alcohol Consumption Per Capita (in litres):
- Recorded: 0.30
- Unrecorded: 0.30
- Total: 0.60
- Beer: 0.15
WHO Alcohol Data:
- Per Capita Consumption: 0.3 litres
- Alcohol Consumption Trend: Stable
- Excise Taxes: Yes
- Minimum Age: 18
- Sales Restrictions: Hours, places, specific events, intoxicated persons, petrol stations
- Advertising Restrictions: Advertising
- Sponsorship/Promotional Restrictions: No
Patterns of Drinking Score: 3
Prohibition: None.
