<human>:  What are the legal drinking ages in different countries?
<bot>: The legal drinking age in different countries varies greatly, with some allowing minors to drink and others requiring people to be at least 18. In the United States, the legal drinking age is 21 years old. In Canada, the legal drinking age is usually 18 or 19 depending on the province. In the United Kingdom, the legal drinking age is 18 in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, while it is 16 in Scotland. In Australia, the legal drinking age is 18 in most states. In Germany and France, the legal drinking age is 16. In Japan, the legal drinking age is 20.