List of Alcohol Consuming Countries in the World
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Jakarta – Consuming alcohol is a widespread social activity in various cultures worldwide. It serves as a means of celebration, relaxation, or even as a customary part of social gatherings.
Consumption levels, and types of alcohol consumed, vary widely based on location. Furthermore, the availability of fruits and grains used in alcohol production impacts which drinks are more commonly consumed, as does the predominant culture.
Some cultures see alcohol consumption as a pleasurable experience, while others see intoxication as a sin. There’s also the question of economics and availability. It’s strange, but in some regions of the world, industrially mass-produced alcohol can flood markets and become cheaper than other beverages, including water.
Well, there are some countries with the highest alcohol consumption in the world, as reported from the Worldatlas site.
1. Czech Republic - 14.26 Liters/Per Capita
Ilustrasi Scotch whisky/minuman beralkohol.
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The Czech Republic, also known as Czechia, is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The national beverage of choice is the iconic crisp pilsner.
This beer was first brewed in 1842 in the city of Plze? (Pilsen), which is less than 100 kilometers (60 miles) Southwest of the capital, Prague. Golden brews of all sorts make up a large percentage of this country's annual intake.
2. Latvia - 13.19 Liters/Per Capita
This Northeastern European country is also one of the three Baltic states, sandwiched between Estonia (to the North) and Lithuania (to the South).
The Republic of Latvia, or Latvia, also shares a border with Russia (to the East), Belarus (to the Southeast), and the Baltic Sea (to the West).
The three main beverages of choice are the traditional riga black balsam (generally considered the national drink), vodka (which perfectly suits the large percentage of Russian immigrants), and beer.
3. Moldova - 12.85 Liters/Per Capita
Ilustrasi bir atau minuman beralkohol
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The Republic of Moldova, or simply Moldova, is a small, landlocked nation in Eastern Europe (the Balkans), situated between Romania (to the West) and Ukraine (to the North, South, and East).
