According to a long-standing stereotype, it is considered that Russians, Irish and English are the most drinking nations in the world. But the studies conducted every year give a completely different picture. The listed peoples are not included even in the top five countries whose population drinks the most. The world's most drinkers in the world of 2015 - who is ahead of the whole planet in the use of alcoholic beverages? This is discussed in more detail in our article.
I must say that there are many points of view regarding alcoholic beverages. Some doctors are categorical in the opinion that alcohol is evil. Others draw attention to the fact that when using it, it is important to observe the measure, and then wine, for example, can act even as a healing agent. Be that as it may, the quantity of alcohol abusers in many states exceeds all permissible norms, which can not but disturb.
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Slovenia and Denmark
The tenth place among the world's most drinkers in the world in 2015 is divided by Slovenia and Denmark .Here the population consumes 10.6 liters of alcoholic beverages per year. The inhabitants of these countries are in great esteem beer, and in second place is wine. In the Slovenian city of Maribor are the oldest vineyards in Europe, which are more than 400 years old - Stara Trota. Well, Denmark is known all over the world for beer brands Tuborg and Carlsberg.
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Hungary
In the ninth place of the most drinking countries is Hungary , which is famous for its vineyards.10,8 liters - the average person in the age of 15 years uses this amount of alcohol a year.
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Spain and Portugal
Next go Spain and Portugal with an indicator of 11.4 liters of alcoholic beverages per year. The hot sun allows these countries to grow excellent vineyards. Therefore, wine consumption is in the first place in these two most drinking states. In second place in popularity is the beer, which is much cheaper than wine.
Spain takes the third place in the world for the production of wines, but the total area of the vineyards, it is in the first place. They grow about 90 varieties of grapes here.
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Ireland
11.6 liters of alcohol a year is consumed by the average Irishman. In the top five most drinking countries in the world, Ireland, thus, did not hit. Guinness - the most famous dark beer in the world, is produced here. In addition, Ireland is famous for several varieties of whiskey. But alcohol is quite expensive here - a pint of beer can cost up to two euros, and the price of a bottle of whiskey reaches 25 euros.
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Russia
The sixth place among the most drinkable countries is Russia .Yes, we still got into this not the most pleasant list. Russians on average use about 15 liters of alcohol per year per person. The most popular strong drinks from residents of Russia are vodka and beer. Researchers note that from year to year there are more people who select wine from among alcoholic products.
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Lithuania
Lithuania, where 16.30 liters of alcoholic beverages are consumed each year, ranks fifth in the list of the most drinking countries in 2015.
Did you know that the Lithuanian midus is the oldest alcoholic beverage based on honey, yeast and water? Lithuania produces three varieties of midus and a lot of honey nectars, tinctures and balsams.
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Czech Republic
The fourth position in terms of alcohol consumption( 16.47 liters) was taken by Czech Republic .
Czech beer has a long and rich history. Pilsner, Radegast and Velkopopovicky Kozel are the most famous brands of Czech brewers in the world. Beer production here began in the XII century thanks to the Celts. The drink became so popular that in a few years it was cooked in almost every house. Developed in the country and winemaking. Now it is the most promising branch of Czech agriculture. Most of the vineyards are located in Moravia, so Czech wines are also called Moravian.
In Prague, you can taste almost all local varieties of wine and beer - in the capital of the country there are a large number of pubs and bars.
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Estonia
The third line in the list of countries whose population consumed alcohol most in 2015 belongs to of Estonia. Tallinn has more than once been recognized as the most peaceful, cultural and romantic European city. Nevertheless, here consumes 17, 24 liters of alcoholic beverages per year. In the Old Town, the historical center of Tallinn, you can not only admire the old buildings, but also spend an evening at the most famous local restaurant Olde Hansa, the setting of which is stylized during the Middle Ages. Candles, oak tables and food, which knights could have in ancient times - in such an atmosphere, the hand itself reaches out to the mug with the ale. In the absence of it, beer is also suitable.
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Ukraine
The second in the list of countries where alcohol is most consumed was Ukraine .17.47 liters - as many as a year drink on average its inhabitants. The country is known for its national product - gorilka, known since the XVII century. At least by that time, documentary evidence of Ukrainian vodka, which was then called "hot wine", was relevant. There are manufacturers of high-quality alcohol products in Ukraine, which have proved themselves in the world. First of all it is Nemiroff. The most famous product of this brand is vodka "Ukrainian honey with pepper".
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Belarus
Belarus took the first place in the list of the most drinking countries. According to the WHO, this year the consumption of alcohol by the inhabitants of the country per capita amounted to 17.5 liters. It should be noted that the researchers could not get data on brewing, so the real data is higher than the official figures announced. Belarus, thus, became the most drinking country in the world in 2015.
Critical rate of alcohol consumption according to WHO and world average
Meanwhile, the critical rate of alcohol consumption per person per year is, according to WHO, 8 liters. If you take the world average consumption of alcoholic beverages, then it amounted to approximately 6 liters of alcohol per year per person.
Drinking in different countries
It should be noted that different types of alcohol products are used in different regions of the world. In France, Portugal and Spain they drink mostly wine. Beer and wine are equally respected in countries such as Germany, Bulgaria, Belgium and Switzerland. The north of the country, the more it consumes strong spirits. These include: Czech Republic, Canada, Slovakia, Denmark, USA, United Kingdom, Finland, Russia, Japan, Norway.
Did you know that about 48% of the world's population has never touched a drink in their lives?
