Such marriages are usually explained by the desire to preserve family property, strengthen kinship ties, or adhere to the customs of communities that nurture long-standing traditions.
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World population statistics show that in some Middle Eastern and South Asian countries, more than half of all marriages are between cousins.
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Interestingly, among the leaders is one of the strongest countries in the world.