The world's most bizarre population policies
(Baonghean.vn) - The population of some countries in the world is increasing but others are decreasing. Therefore, to balance the population, some countries have issued very strange population policies.
1. Greece: Forcing pregnant women to look at statues of heroes to give birth to brave children
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| The Greek city of Sparta was one of the strictest in enforcing the law. To prevent the next generation from becoming useless, the ruling class passed a law that forced pregnant women to spend a certain amount of time each day staring at statues of heroes and manly men. They believed that this policy would make the children of the city stronger and braver. |
2. Japan: Spending money to encourage young people to find partners and have children
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| In 2014, Japan's birth rate fell to an all-time low. The country was in a demographic crisis, with experts predicting the population would shrink by 30 million by 2050. In early 2014, the government decided to spend $30 million on a dating and matchmaking program for young people. |
3. Singapore: Banning the construction of apartments for single people to increase birth rate
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| Singapore is facing a declining birth rate. In addition to public propaganda, Singapore is using more subtle methods to increase the pregnancy rate. The Urban Redevelopment Authority has banned developers from designing apartments for single people. Instead, they will build apartments for families or couples. Officials hope that the large living spaces will encourage homeowners to quickly find roommates. |
4. Qatar: People who have a child out of wedlock can face up to a year in prison
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| Under Qatari law, having a child out of wedlock can result in up to a year in prison. This is especially harsh for foreigners. It is estimated that around 100 foreign women are imprisoned each year for giving birth outside of marriage. As a result, women are required by law to give birth in hospitals to prevent them from illegally giving birth at home and hiding the baby. |
Kim Ngoc
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