Today in 1960, Côte d’Ivoire gained their Independence from France.
Côte d’Ivoire
Côte d’Ivoire Breweries
- Societe de Limonaderies et Brasseries (SOLIBRA)
- Societe des Brasseries de la Cote d’Ivoire (BRACODI)
- Nouvelle Brasserie de Côte d’Ivoire
- Societe des Brasseries de Bouake
Côte d’Ivoire Brewery Guides
Other Guides
- CIA World Factbook
- Official Website
- U.S. Embassy
- Wikipedia
Guild: None Known
National Regulatory Agency: None
Beverage Alcohol Labeling Requirements: Not Known
Drunk Driving Laws: BAC 0.08%
- Full Name: Republic of Cote d’Ivoire (f.k.a. Ivory Coast)
- Location: Western Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between Ghana and Liberia
- Government Type: Republic; multiparty presidential regime established 1960
- Language: French (official), 60 native dialects of which Dioula is the most widely spoken
- Religion(s): Muslim 38.6%, Christian 32.8%, indigenous 11.9%, none 16.7%
- Capital: Yamoussoukro (Political), Abidjan (Economic)
- Population: 21,952,093; 55th
- Area: 322,463 sq km, 69th
- Comparative Area: Slightly larger than New Mexico
- National Food: Alloco; other cuisine
- National Symbol: Elephant
- Affiliations: UN, African Union
- Independence: From France, August 7, 1960
- Alcohol Legal: Yes
- Minimum Drinking Age: 18
- BAC: 0.08%
- 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: 14%
- Wine: 7%
- Spirits: 1%
- Other: 78%
Alcohol Consumption Per Capita (in litres):
- Recorded: 4.48
- Unrecorded: 2.00
- Total: 6.48
- Beer: 0.61
WHO Alcohol Data:
- Per Capita Consumption: 4.5 litres
- Alcohol Consumption Trend: Stable
- Excise Taxes: Yes
- Minimum Age: 18
- Sales Restrictions: Specific events, intoxicated persons
- Advertising Restrictions: Yes
- Sponsorship/Promotional Restrictions: No
Patterns of Drinking Score: 3
Prohibition: None
