Today in 1821, Nicaragua gained their Independence from Spain.
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Guild: None Known
National Regulatory Agency: None
Beverage Alcohol Labeling Requirements: Not Known
Drunk Driving Laws: BAC 0.08%
- Full Name: Republic of Nicaragua
- Location: Central America, bordering both the Caribbean Sea and the North Pacific Ocean, between Costa Rica and Honduras
- Government Type: Republic
- Language: Spanish (official) 97.5%, Miskito 1.7%, other 0.8% [Note: English and indigenous languages found on the Atlantic coast]
- Religion(s): Roman Catholic 58.5%, Protestant 23.2% (Evangelical 21.6%, Moravian 1.6%), Jehovah’s Witnesses 0.9%, other 1.7%, none 15.7%
- Capital: Managua
- Population: 5,727,707; 108th
- Area: 130,370 sq km, 98th
- Comparative Area: Slightly smaller than New York state
- National Food: Gallo pinto
- National Symbols: Turquoise-browed Motmot; Sacuanjoche
- Affiliations: UN, OAS
- Independence: From Spain, September 15, 1821
- Alcohol Legal: Yes
- Minimum Drinking Age: 19
- BAC: 0.08%
- Number of Breweries: 1
- How to Say “Beer”: cerveza
- How to Order a Beer: Una cerveza, por favor
- How to Say “Cheers”: Salud
- Toasting Etiquette: N/A
Alcohol Consumption By Type:
- Beer: 30%
- Wine: 1%
- Spirits: 69%
Alcohol Consumption Per Capita (in litres):
- Recorded: 3.77
- Unrecorded: 1.60
- Total: 5.37
- Beer: 1.13
WHO Alcohol Data:
- Per Capita Consumption: 3.8 litres
- Alcohol Consumption Trend: Stable
- Excise Taxes: Yes
- Minimum Age: 18
- Sales Restrictions: Time, intoxicated persons
- Advertising Restrictions: No
- Sponsorship/Promotional Restrictions: No
Patterns of Drinking Score: 3
Prohibition: None
