Burqa by country
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The burqa, an all-enveloping outer garment which completely covers the body and the face, and the niqab, a similar garment that leaves the eyes uncovered, are worn by some Muslim women in various countries. Some countries have banned wearing these garments in government offices, schools, or in public places and streets
There are currently 18 states that have banned the burqa and niqab, both Muslim-majority countries and non-Muslim countries, including:
- Africa: Cameroon, Chad, the Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Senegal, Tunisia
- Asia: China, Kyrgyzstan, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan
- Europe: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, France, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Switzerland