Polygamy in the Gambia
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| Recognized under civil law | ||
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| Recognized in some regions | ||
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| Foreign marriages recognized | ||
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| Recognized under customary law | ||
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Polygamous unions are legally recognized in the Gambia and have said to be very prevalent, frequently used by Gambian men as a status symbol, almost as a symbol of "wealth."[1]
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