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2001 THE NETHERLANDS

First country to extend marriage rights to same-sex couples

Couples receive exactly the same rights as heterosexual couples (tax, inheritance and adoption rights)

One member of the couple must be a Dutch national or live in the Netherlands

 

 

Wedding Invitation Symbols and Their Meanings

 

 

 

OTHER COUNTRIES WITH SAME-SEX MARRIAGE

2003 BELGIUM

2005 SPAIN

2005 CANADA

2006 SOUTH AFRICA

2009 NORWAY

2009 SWEDEN

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