Today in 1821, Guatemala gained their Independence from Spain.
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Guild: None Known
National Regulatory Agency: Organismo Internacional Regional de Sanidad Agropecuaria (OIRSA); Comisión Guatemalteca de Normas Guatemala Standards Commission (COGUANOR)
Beverage Alcohol Labeling Requirements: Labels must include the following information: Name of the product; Description of the product; Physical characteristics (including ingredients); Net weight/volume; Name, address, and telephone number of the distributor; Expiration date (if applicable)
Drunk Driving Laws: BAC 0.08%
- Full Name: Republic of Guatemala
- Location: Central America, bordering the North Pacific Ocean, between El Salvador and Mexico, and bordering the Gulf of Honduras (Caribbean Sea) between Honduras and Belize
- Government Type: Constitutional Democratic Republic
- Language: Spanish (official) 60%, Amerindian languages 40% [Note: there are 23 officially recognized Amerindian languages, including Quiche, Cakchiquel, Kekchi, Mam, Garifuna, and Xinca]
- Religion(s): Roman Catholic, Protestant, indigenous Mayan beliefs
- Capital: Guatemala City
- Population: 14,099,032; 69th
- Area: 108,889 sq km, 107th
- Comparative Area: Slightly smaller than Tennessee
- National Food: Pepián
- National Symbols: Quetzal; “Monja Blanca” orchid; Ceiba; Temple I of Tikal, St. Clara’s Arch in Antigua Guatemala, Lake Atitlan
- Affiliations: UN, OAS
- Independence: From Spain, September 15, 1821
- Alcohol Legal: Yes
- Minimum Drinking Age: 18
- BAC: 0.08%
- Number of Breweries: 3
- How to Say “Beer”: cerveza
- How to Order a Beer: Una cerveza, por favor
- How to Say “Cheers”: Salud
- Toasting Etiquette: The standard toast is to raise your glass and say, “Salud!” You should always offer your own toast: say how pleased you are to be in Guatemala and commend everyone for treating you in such a family-like manner.
Alcohol Consumption By Type:
- Beer: 47%
- Wine: 1%
- Spirits: 50%
- Other: 2%
Alcohol Consumption Per Capita (in litres):
- Recorded: 2.43
- Unrecorded: 1.60
- Total: 4.03
- Beer: 1.12
WHO Alcohol Data:
- Per Capita Consumption: 2.4 litres
- Alcohol Consumption Trend: Stable
- Excise Taxes: Yes
- Minimum Age: 18
- Sales Restrictions: Time, specific events
- Advertising Restrictions: No
- Sponsorship/Promotional Restrictions: No
Patterns of Drinking Score: 4
Prohibition: None
