Today in 1962, Rwanda gained their Independence from Belgium.
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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 Rwanda
- Location: Central Africa, east of Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Government Type: Republic; presidential, multiparty system
- Language: Kinyarwanda (official, universal Bantu vernacular), French (official), English (official), Kiswahili (Swahili, used in commercial centers)
- Religion(s): Roman Catholic 56.5%, Protestant 26%, Adventist 11.1%, Muslim 4.6%, indigenous beliefs 0.1%, none 1.7%
- Capital: Kigali
- Population: 11,689,696; 73rd
- Area: 26,338 sq km, 149th
- Comparative Area: Slightly smaller than Maryland
- National Food: Ugali or Bugali
- National Symbol: Sun
- Affiliations: UN, African Union, Commonwealth
- Independence: From Belgium, July 1, 1962
- Alcohol Legal: Yes
- Minimum Drinking Age: 18
- BAC: 0.08%
- Label Requirements: N/A
- Number of Breweries: 3
- How to Say “Beer”: ibyeri
- How to Order a Beer: N/A
- How to Say “Cheers”: Dusangire Karyohe
- Toasting Etiquette: N/A
Alcohol Consumption By Type:
- Beer: 8%
- Wine: <1%
- Spirits: <1%
- Other: 92%
Alcohol Consumption Per Capita (in litres):
- Recorded: 6.80
- Unrecorded: 3.00
- Total: 9.80
- Beer: 0.54
WHO Alcohol Data:
- Per Capita Consumption: 6.8 litres
- Alcohol Consumption Trend: Stable
- Excise Taxes: Yes
- Minimum Age: 18
- Sales Restrictions: Hours, places, petrol stations
- Advertising Restrictions: No
- Sponsorship/Promotional Restrictions: No
Patterns of Drinking Score: 3
Prohibition: None.
