What are the ages of sexual consent around the world?

France announced it would make the age of sexual consent 15 after public outcry over two cases of sex involving 11-year-old girls. But what are other ages of consent around the world?

Age of consent varies around the world.

Age of consent varies around the world. Source: Getty

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By Olga Klepova, Riley Morgan, Nick Baker

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