[TLBSHOW]

Every country has its own laws about who can and cannot drink. Often, laws are not enforced strictly, or are set aside if a parent or guardian is present. In some countries a parent can buy glasses of wine for the teenagers at the table in a restaurant, while this is forbidden in other countries.

Stop by the Wine Forum to discuss a particular country if you are planning a trip - get the full details from people who have been there!

Country Age Restrictions

Australia 18
Belgium 16
Canada 18
France 18
Germany beer/wine 16, rest 18
Ireland 18
Italy none
Japan 20 legally, 18 practically
Mexico 18
New Zealand 18 w adult / 21 alone
United Kingdom 5-drink,16-buy

United States 21

http://wine.about.com/library/encyc/bl_drinkage.htm

[Fred Mertz]

Belgium 16

Ah yes, all the Belgians I know are lushes....< /sarcasm>

[TLBSHOW]

To enlist as an active-duty Soldier in the U.S. Army you must be:


Between the age of 17

http://www.goarmy.com/army101/3paths.htm

[PBRSTREETGANG]

United Kingdom 5-drink,16-buy

Gotta admit, 5 seems a little too early. :-)