Dry World Map: Where You Can't Even Drink Water with a Degree TodayWe are accustomed to the fact that a glass of wine with dinner, a pint of beer in a pub, or a shot of spirits on a holiday is the norm, available almost anywhere on the planet. But there are places on the globe where alcohol is not just not welcomed, but banned by law. If you find yourself there with a bottle in hand, you risk not only ruining your vacation, but also facing real prison time, and sometimes even physical punishment. Where is the \"dry law\" in the strictest sense of the word still in effect today? Why have some countries closed all pubs, while others allow drinking, but only for the chosen few? Let's embark on a journey across the abstinence map, which turns out to be much broader than one might expect.Complete Ban: Countries Where Alcohol Is IllegalThere are states in the world where alcohol is banned for everyone, both locals and tourists. Here you won't find a bar, a wine store, or even a bottle in a hotel. Trying to bring in or consume alcohol carries serious consequences.Saudi ArabiaHere one of the strictest dry laws on the planet exists. Selling, buying, importing, and consuming alcohol are prohibited for everyone — both Muslims and foreigners. There are no bars, no wine lists, and no exceptions even for diplomats. Offenders face prison, fines, and flogging. Even during major sports events that the country hosts, the authorities do not make concessions for spectators.KuwaitOne of the strictest regimes in the region. The import, sale, and consumption of alcohol are completely prohibited. A bottle bought in a duty-free store is confiscated at the border. Alcohol is not served in hotels, and appearing in public while drunk can result in imprisonment.LibyaTraditionally a \"dry\" country where alcohol is prohibited in any form. There are no legal ways to acquire it, and trying to find it on the black market is a risk to both health and freedom. Producing, selling, or consuming alcohol ... Read more