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Of currently existing independent countries, New Zealand was the first to give women the vote. Sri Lanka (then Ceylon) was the first Asian country to allow voting rights to women over the age of 21 without any restrictions. For the source and more detailed information concerning this request, click on the related links section (Answers.com) indicated below this answer box.

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