Know your Emergency Numbers 

What is the equivalent of 911 around the world?​

North America:
USA and Canada – 911
Mexico – 066, 060, or 080 (some areas direct 911 to local services)

Asia:
China – 999 in most large cities. Elsewhere, 120*
Hong Kong – 999
India – 102
Indonesia – 118/119*. Search and Rescue – 115. Natural disaster – 129
Iran – 110 (112 from mobile)
Israel – 101* (112 from mobile)
Japan and Korea – 119*
Malaysia – 999
Mongolia – 103
Philippines – 117 (112 and 911 redirect to 117)
Saudi Arabia – 997*. Rescue emergency – 911, 112, or 08
Singapore – 995
Thailand – 1669*. “Tourist” police (English speaking) – 1155
UAE – 998* or 999*
Vietnam – 115*

Africa:
Egypt – 123*. Tourist police – 126
Ghana – 999
Morocco – 15*
Nigeria – 199
South Africa – 10177*. Police and Fire – 10111 (112 from mobile)
Zambia – 991* (112 from mobile)
Zimbabwe – 999

Europe:
United Kingdom – 999 or 112
European Union and many other European nations – 112

Oceania:
Australia – 000
New Zealand – 111
Fiji – 911
Vanuatu – 112

Central America and Caribbean:
Guatemala – 120*
Barbados – 511*
Jamaica – 110*
Nicaragua – 118*
Honduras – 199*

South America:
Argentina – 107* (911 will work in certain areas as emergency dispatch)
Bolivia – 118*
Brazil – 192*
Chile – 131*
Colombia – 112 or 123
Paraguay and Uruguay – 911
Suriname – 115
Venezuela – 171

Electricity Guide: Voltage & Outlets by Country

This is a great resource link:

VOLTAGE & OUTLETS BY COUNTRY
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No Tip Required

While it is always a nice gesture - these 20 countries do not require tipping:
1. Australia 
2. Belgium 
3. China 
4. Denmark 
5. Estonia 
6. Finland 
7. France 
8. Iceland 
9. Italy 
10. Japan 
11. Malaysia 
12. New Zealand 
13. Paraguay 
14. Singapore 
15. Slovenia 
16. South Korea 
17. Spain 
18. Sweden 
19. Switzerland 
20. Vietnam  

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