The Most Drunk Countries in the World

It’s only human to find ways of having fun, it just so happens that most of the time fun involves a lot of alcohol. Unfortunately, not everyone can handle their liquor which can really spoil the fun. The causes for that can be different: some are party maniacs, others deal with their everyday problems with a short drink, others just do not have a better job but to drink, but can a place of birth be a cause for your drinking? Well, World Health Organization made a survey about drinking habits in different countries, and it shows that there is a great cultural impact on level of alcohol used in nations worldwide. For example, Islam forbids alcohol usage so it is not a surprise that Arabic States are the countries with least level of alcohol usage in liters per capita. So based on these data we’ve gathered, here’s a list of the most drunk countries in the world today.

Russia

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Russians just love to drink, alcohol is their everyday need and they don’t hide that; we have all heard for vodka, or we might even tried it, well that’s 100% Russian product. Russians start with vodka consumption very early, around 12-13 years old, and they stop drinking it only when they die. It is very important in their culture and they have many practices that include alcohol. 

Ukraine

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Ukraine is a Russian neighbour. These two countries share history, culture and affection to alcohol and vodka. Ukrainians love their Horlika, which is a mixture of water and alcohol or ethanol that is 35 to 60 percent per volume.  As a tradition, they always prepare a large meal on the table before they have their Horilka, and just rightfully so. Imagine drinking that much alcohol content with an empty stomach? 

Kazakhstan

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People in Kazakhstan love vodka and they drink it a lot. Kazakhstan is currently hailed as the 7th country with the largest vodka consumption. Based on the WHO reports, each person in Kazakhstan consumes 10-12 litres of pure vodka alcohol. Typically, experts believe that 17% of the total population in the place abuse alcohol.

Canada

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Canada is another country that has a special cultural bond with alcohol. Canadians are not lickerish and they will drink almost any drink: whiskey, beer, vodka etc. Based on Alcohol Statistics, Canada drinks more than 50% of the world’s average. Despite moves to abstain from alcohol by communities and societies in the place, Canada is still one of the countries that consume the most alcohol.

France

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It is common knowledge that France is one of the best wine producers in the world, so one cannot blame the French for drinking it on a daily basis. Wine Wine is also very good for one’s blood when you drink it in moderation. Due to the abundance of wine and their culture, most French people have a good tolerance for alcohol and can handle their liquor pretty well. 

Spain

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Spain is also a very good place for wine, hence its people also has a good stomach for drinking. Who can resist their drinking choices from the Sevillana Cerveza, Cruz Campo (the counterpart of Forsters), their Sangria and Ron Negrita to name a few for tourists and locals. Everyone just loves making multiple toasts and say ‘salud!’  In this country, it is normal to drink during lunch time. 

The Balkans

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Bosnia, Croatia, Serbia and Macedonia have a common feature: they all love to drink. The Balkan Countries have an interesting location, it is placed on the border of different cultures and climates and people here know how to take advantage of it. They make a high quality wine and beer, and equally enjoy drinking both of them, but their national drink is actually brandy. It is a drink similar to vodka but it is made of different types of fruit (plums, apples, pears, cherries etc) so everyone can find an enjoyable flavour.    

Germany

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Germans are well known worldwide as beer lovers, they make some of the best beers in the world and they are also the biggest beer drinkers. They also love good wines, vodka or brandy, but nothing can be compared with beer if you ask Germans. With this in mind, it is not hard to imagine how they landed in the World’s Most Drunk Countries list. They are one of the heaviest alcohol-consumers in the whole of Europe, placing fifth after Luxemburg, Hungary, Czech Republic and Ireland. 

Great Britain

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English pubs are well known for their ales and good drinking company. The Brits love their pub and pubmates. This is where you can find most people after work and during the weekends. Rum in the morning, beer in the afternoon, whiskey or brandy at night, The British people has proper drinks for every time of the day. 

South Africa

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South Africa used to be a British Colony, so it goes without saying that this country has been influenced by the British and other European nations. Such a fact will probably explain their alcohol consumption since they accepted British culture of all day alcohol usage. Today, South Africa is on the list for the most alcohol consumption in the world. The WHO Africa records state that the region’s alcohol consumption per capita is at 0.02 litres higher at 6.15 litres per year than in previous years which are at 6.13. 

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