Countries Where Polygamy Is Legal
Afghanistan
Polygyny legal for up to four wives
Bangladesh
Legal and recognized, but often heavily taxed
Bhutan
Legal (including polyandry via customary law) but not civilly recognized. Increasingly rare
Egypt
Legal and recognized
Gambia
Polygyny legal for up to four wives; common
India
Polygyny legal up to four wives, but only for Muslims.
Pakistan
Polygyny legal up to four wives, but only for Muslims. Men must prove ability to financially support multiple wives
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