When it comes to alcohol, the biggest drinkers in the world aren’t Russians or Germans. According to a global ranking, Cook Islanders are the world’s top consumers of alcohol. They drink nearly 13 liters of spirits, wine and beer per year per capita, according to calculations based on WHO data.  The South Pacific Ocean, west of Tahiti, off the coast of New Zealand — from which they are politically dependent, the Cook Islands are not only notable for their beautiful beaches. The destination, named after British explorer James Cook, is also home to the population that drinks the most. Revealed …

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