List of few countries where same-sex marriage is legalised

Netherlands: 2001

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Belgium: 2003

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Canada: 2005

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Spain: 2005

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South Africa: 2006

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Norway: 2009

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Norway: 2009

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Iceland: 2010

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Portugal: 2010

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Argentina: 2010

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Denmark: 2012

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