Today in 1968, Swaziland gained their Independence from the United Kingdom.
Swaziland
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Guild: None Known
National Regulatory Agency: None
Beverage Alcohol Labeling Requirements: Not Known
Drunk Driving Laws: BAC 0.05%
- Full Name: Kingdom of Swaziland
- Location: Southern Africa, between Mozambique and South Africa
- Government Type: Monarchy
- Language: English (official, used for government business), siSwati (official)
- Religion(s): Zionist 40% (a blend of Christianity and indigenous ancestral worship), Roman Catholic 20%, Muslim 10%, other (includes Anglican, Baha’i, Methodist, Mormon, Jewish) 30%
- Capital: Mbabane
- Population: 1,386,914; 154th
- Area: 17,364 sq km, 159th
- Comparative Area: Slightly smaller than New Jersey
- National Food: Cuisine of Swaziland
- National Symbols: Lion; Elephant
- Affiliations: UN, African Union, Commonwealth
- Independence: From the UK, September 6, 1968
- Alcohol Legal: Yes
- Minimum Drinking Age: None (to drink); 18 (to buy)
- BAC: 0.05%
- Number of Breweries: 5
- How to Say “Beer”: beer
- How to Order a Beer: one beer, please
- How to Say “Cheers”: cheers
- Toasting Etiquette: N/A
Alcohol Consumption By Type:
- Beer: 33%
- Wine: 4%
- Spirits: 3%
- Other: 60%
Alcohol Consumption Per Capita (in litres):
- Recorded: 5.70
- Unrecorded: 0.00
- Total: 5.70
- Beer: 1.64
WHO Alcohol Data:
- Per Capita Consumption: 5.7 litres
- Alcohol Consumption Trend: Decrease
- Excise Taxes: Yes
- Minimum Age: 18
- Sales Restrictions: Time, location, specific events, intoxicated persons, petrol stations
- Advertising Restrictions: No
- Sponsorship/Promotional Restrictions: Sales promotions
Patterns of Drinking Score: 3
Prohibition: None
