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The 25 countries around the world where same-sex marriage is legal

Rosie Perper,Rosie Perper   

The 25 countries around the world where same-sex marriage is legal
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People demonstrate for the legalization of gay marriage and parenting on December 16, 2012 in Paris, France.

2017 has been a big year for LGBTQI rights.

Both Malta and Germany legalized same-sex marriage and, this week, Australia made big strides towards doing so as well.

In a nation-wide postal poll, 61.6% of Australian voters said they were in favor of same-sex marriage, ensuring the federal government will try to pass a marriage equality bill before the end of the year.

Yet while demand continues to grow for LGBTQI rights, there are currently only 25 countries that allow same-sex couples to marry.

Here's the full list:

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