Today in 1960, Republic of the Congo gained their Independence from Belgium.
Republic of the Congo
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Guild: None Known
National Regulatory Agency: None
Beverage Alcohol Labeling Requirements: Not Known
Drunk Driving Laws: BAC: No Limit
- Full Name: Republic of the Congo
- Location: Central Africa, bordering the South Atlantic Ocean, between Angola and Gabon
- Government Type: Republic
- Language: French (official), Lingala and Monokutuba (lingua franca trade languages), many local languages and dialects (of which Kikongo is the most widespread)
- Religion(s): Christian 50%, animist 48%, Muslim 2%
- Capital: Brazzaville
- Population: 4,366,266; 125th
- Area: 342,000 sq km, 64th
- Comparative Area: Slightly smaller than Montana
- National Food: Poulet Moambé
- National Symbols: Congo River; Lion, Elephant
- Affiliations: UN, African Union
- Independence: From France, August 15, 1960
- Alcohol Legal: Yes
- Minimum Drinking Age: 18
- BAC: No Limit
- Number of Breweries: 4
- How to Say “Beer”: bière
- How to Order a Beer: Une bière, s’il vous plait
- How to Say “Cheers”: Santé
- Toasting Etiquette: N/A
Alcohol Consumption By Type:
- Beer: 8%
- Wine: <1%
- Spirits: 5%
- Other: 7%
Alcohol Consumption Per Capita (in litres):
- Recorded: 2.04
- Unrecorded: 2.23
- Total: 4.27
- Beer: 1.76
WHO Alcohol Data:
- Per Capita Consumption: 2 litres
- Alcohol Consumption Trend: Stable
- Excise Taxes: Yes
- Minimum Age: 18
- Sales Restrictions: Time, location, specific events, petrol stations
- Advertising Restrictions: No
- Sponsorship/Promotional Restrictions: No
Patterns of Drinking Score: 3
Prohibition: None
