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Unusual electrical features

This page summarises some of the most unusual features of the electrical systems used in different countries. This is especially meant for electrical systems that don't currently have their own dedicated page yet, but whose features are interesting enough to mention.

Note: unlike the other pages on this site, this one is written in a less detailed style, more akin to notes. Most of this information is taken from elsewhere on the internet, so please take it with a grain of salt in case any of it is incorrect.

Iceland

Italy

Japan

Norway

The Philippines

(Note: these features may also be found on other countries that switched from US-style 120V)

South Africa

South Korea

Spain

Thailand