Today in 1968, Swaziland gained their Independence from the United Kingdom.

Swaziland

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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: Kingdom of Swaziland
• Location: Southern Africa, between Mozambique and South Africa
• Government Type: Monarchy
• Language: English (official, used for government business), siSwati (official)
• Religion(s): Zionist 40% (a blend of Christianity and indigenous ancestral worship), Roman Catholic 20%, Muslim 10%, other (includes Anglican, Baha’i, Methodist, Mormon, Jewish) 30%
• Capital: Mbabane
• Population: 1,386,914; 154th
• Area: 17,364 sq km, 159th
• Comparative Area: Slightly smaller than New Jersey
• National Food: Cuisine of Swaziland
• National Symbols: Lion; Elephant
• Affiliations: UN, African Union, Commonwealth
• Independence: From the UK, September 6, 1968

• Alcohol Legal: Yes
• Minimum Drinking Age: None (to drink); 18 (to buy)
• BAC: 0.05%
• Number of Breweries: 5

• 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: 33%
• Wine: 4%
• Spirits: 3%
• Other: 60%

Alcohol Consumption Per Capita (in litres):

• Recorded: 5.70
• Unrecorded: 0.00
• Total: 5.70
• Beer: 1.64

WHO Alcohol Data:

• Per Capita Consumption: 5.7 litres
• Alcohol Consumption Trend: Decrease
• Excise Taxes: Yes
• Minimum Age: 18
• Sales Restrictions: Time, location, specific events, intoxicated persons, petrol stations
• Advertising Restrictions: No
• Sponsorship/Promotional Restrictions: Sales promotions

Patterns of Drinking Score: 3

Prohibition: None