What is "rakia"

n. (alternative spelling of rakija English)

Rakia or Rakija (pronounced rakiya) is the collective term for fruit brandy popular in the Balkans. The alcohol content of rakia is normally 40% ABV, but home-produced rakia can be stronger (typically 50% to 80% but going as high as 90% at times).

Rakia is a popular alcoholic drink in the Balkans

Rakia may also refer to:

• RAKIA, or Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authority, a government-owned entity for promoting incoming investments in the United Arab Emirates.