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Power socket types around the world (upload.wikimedia.org)
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Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mains_electricity_by_country#Plugs

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

One of the reasons for it is contraband, imports and local industries. If as a government, I want to impulse local industry and hurt contrabands, getting an electric socket exclusive for my country, that local regulations enforce, is an easy measure to use.