Did You Know: There are 22 Countries in the World Where Voting is Mandatory?

In many countries, Kenya included, voting is a choice where someone can either choose to or not participate. They call it democracy.

But did you know that there are 22 countries in the world where not voting is a crime? In these countries, you must vote failure of which one faces the wrath of the law.

The countries include Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Congo Democratic Republic, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Egypt, Greece, Honduras, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Mexico, Nauru, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Singapore, Thailand, and Uruguay among others.

In Australia, failure to vote carries a fine of 15.34 USD