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The United States loves its marijuana
In the year 2013, almost 20 million people admitted admitted to using cannabis, even though it was illegal in most of the country at the time. As marijuana reform continues, even more Americans are expected to jump on the bandwagon, making the U.S. one of the most pot-friendly places in the world.
But Maericans aren't the only ones who love weed. Illegal or not, there are plenty of other places around the world that love marijuana just as much as we do.
Here are a few other stoner countries you should know about too!
Jamaica
Jamaica is known for its ganja use which is used for both treatment and meditation. Jamaicans of all ages consume cannabis, often in the form of tea, as a medicinal supplement to build strong bodies and peaceful minds. It is also a common 'right of passage' for young men who need to prove their loyalty to the group through consumption.
Cannabis in Jamaica is also a religious sacrament. The Rastafarian religion uses ganja to strengthen faith, mediate group conversations and offer peace to those who use it. Although not all Rastafarians use cannabis, more Rastas use cannabis in Jamaica than non-Rastafarians. Overall, an estimated 9.86% of Jamaica's population use cannabis.
The Netherlands
The Netherlands is home to one of the most famous marijuana tourist destinations in the world: Amsterdam. Although technically illegal, small amounts of cannabis can be sold in 'coffeeshops' in the area to either take home or consume locally. An estimated 90% of marijuana sales in the Netherlands are made by tourists, or about 1 million people per year.
This "soft drug" policy is intended to reduce the number of marijuana sales on the black market. Although successful to a certain extent, cultivation restrictions have created a "backdoor" market where stores have to illegally buy large quantities of cannabis from unauthorized dealers to sell in stores.
India
The earliest mention of cannabis is found in the Vedas, or sacred Hindu texts, up to 4,000 years ago. The Vedas claimed that cannabis was one of five sacred plants designed to induce joy and compassion in users while relieving stress and anxiety. The Hindu god Shiva is often associated with cannabis or bhang. Shiva is credited for its discovery and is commonly referred to as the Lord of Bhang.
The most popular way to consume cannabis in India is orally. It is often combined with nuts, spices and milk or cream and then consumed as a drink or rolled into balls and eaten.
Cannabis flowers are called ganja in India and Hashish is called charas . Both are smoked in pipes called chillums and are usually shared by two to five people. Smoking ganja in India is a very social activity.
Malawi
| Gender | Feminized |
| Crossing | 100% Malawi sativa, Central Africa |
| Variety | Sativa |
| Cultivation | Outdoor, Indoor, Glass house |
| Flowering time | 11 - 14 weeks |
| Indoor yield | High |
| Indoor height | High |
| Harvest time | October, November |
| Effect | NOT Mix with alcohol |
| Suitable cultivation methods | SCROG, SOG |
Ethiopia x Malawi Reg.
| Gender | Regular | ||
| Crossbreed | 2nd generation Ethiopia x Malawi Killer | ||
| strain | 100% Sativa | ||
| Cultivation | Outdoor, indoor, greenhouse | ||
| Flowering time indoor | 12 - 13 weeks | ||
| Yield | High | ||
| Harvest time | First half of November | ||
| Heat resistance | High | ||
| THC | 14 - 20% | ||
| CBD | 0,1% | ||
| CBG | 0,7% | ||
| CBD:THC | 1:1 | ||
| Flavor & Aroma | Citrus / lemon and sandalwood | ||
| Characteristics | Tall, thin and flexible, although robust and with a moderate stretch and internodal distance. | ||
| Effect | Mainly cerebral, very strong and very psychedelic and meets the standards of the legendary African sativa lineage |
Killer A5 Haze
| Gender | Feminized |
| Crossing | A5 Haze de Nevil x Malawi Asesina |
| Variety | 80% Sativa, 20% Indica |
| Cultivation | Outdoor, Indoor, Glass house |
| Flowering time | 63 - 84 days |
| Harvest time | End of October, beginning of November |
| Yield | High |
| THC | 23 - 30% |
| CBG | 0,3% |
Barbara Bud
| Gender | Feminized | ||
| Crossbreeding | Ghani AF (m) x Shishkaberry (f) | ||
| strain | Sativa, Indica | ||
| Cultivation | Outdoor, indoor, greenhouse | ||
| Flowering time | 7 weeks | ||
| THC | 23% | ||
| CBD | 0,07 | ||
| Effect | Uplifting and social | ||
| Taste & Aroma | Flavor: Fruity, Main terpene: D-Limonene |
Barbara Bud Reg.
| Gender | Regular | ||
| Crossbreeding | Ghani AF (m) x Shishkaberry (f) | ||
| Variety | Sativa, Indica | ||
| Cultivation | Outdoor, indoor, greenhouse | ||
| Flowering time | 7 weeks | ||
| THC | 23% | ||
| CBD | 0,07 | ||
| Effect | Uplifting and social | ||
| Taste & Aroma | Flavor: Fruity, Main terpene: D-Limonene |
Muang Sing Lao Highland Tribe Reg.
| Gender | Regular | ||
| Crossbreed | Lao Landrace | ||
| Variety | Sativa | ||
| Cultivation | Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse | ||
| Flowering time indoor | 13 - 16 weeks | ||
| Harvest time | End of September to end of November | ||
| Effect | relaxing |
Dasht Desert reg.
| Gender | Regular | ||
| Crossbreed | Heirloom Landrace | ||
| Variety | Indica | ||
| Cultivation | Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse | ||
| Flowering time indoor | 63 - 77 days | ||
| Flowering time outdoor | October / November | ||
| Outdoor yield | 300 - 650 gr/plant | ||
| Indoor height | 120 - 150 cm | ||
| Outdoor height | 120 - 150 cm | ||
| Harvest time | October / November | ||
| Effect | Cerebral, uplifting | ||
| Flavor & aroma | Fruity, spicy / herbal | ||
| Effect | Cerebral, uplifting |
Hindu Kush reg.
| Gender | Regular | ||
| Crossbreed | Heirloom Landrace | ||
| Variety | Indica | ||
| Cultivation | Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse | ||
| Flowering time | 49 - 63 days | ||
| Outdoor yield | 350 - 1000 g per plant | ||
| Outdoor height | 180 - 220 cm | ||
| Harvest time | September - early October | ||
| Flavor & aroma | banana, cookies, orange, rot, pungent / herbal | ||
| Effect | Floating, Hungry, Powerful, Relaxing, Uplifting |
North Korea
As conservative a country as North Korea is, its attitude towards marijuana seems to be quite liberal. In fact, North Koreans don't consider marijuana a drug at all, which means that there are absolutely no regulations on cannabis use and cultivation in the region.
Although cannabis, commonly referred to as ip tambae (leaf tobacco), grows freely by the roadside in North Korea, it is significantly less potent than the flower you might find elsewhere. It is also a common garden plant used as medicine or simply to relax after a long day at work. Cannabis use is most prevalent among lower class people in North Korea because it is cheap and easy to grow.
Malawi
Malawi is a country in southeast Africa and the second largest cannabis producer on the continent. Although illegal in Malawi, the climate is ideal for cannabis cultivation, and the impoverished nature of the country makes it hard to resist the quick and easy turnaround.
Cannabis is the third largest export in Malawi, with most of the product going to surrounding areas such as Zimbabwe and Mozambique. It is usually packaged in maize husks and sold for around US$50 per ounce, making it very attractive to the poor population. (All other street drugs are significantly more expensive).
Around the world, marijuana has been shown to heal, foster community and bring economic stability to otherwise impoverished countries. With any luck, marijuana reform will spread across the planet to bring countries - and the diverse cultures within them - together in peace and harmony.
Have you experienced cannabis culture in other countries? Tell us what you've learned.
