11 photos of prisons from around the world that defy American stereotypes of 'hard time'

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In the US, prison is synonymous with punishment.

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That's not the case in all countries around the world, where many prisons are built to rehabilitate even the most violent offenders.

The amenities in these places can get pretty swanky - relatively speaking. Think pristine basketball gyms in Norway or pool tables in Wales.

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Here are just a sampling of prisons around the world that redefine what it means to be locked up.

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