This map shows local emergency telephone numbers around the world. Emergency telephone number systems are simply telephone equipment that routes calls to the nearest public safety agency communications center, and in most cases displays the callers location and telephone to the dispatcher, thereby insuring a quick and accurate response to emergencies.
The emergency telephone number may differ from country to country. It is typically a three-digit number so that it can be easily remembered and dialed quickly. Some countries have a different emergency number for each of the different emergency services; these often differ only by the last digit. Inside the European Union, 112 was introduced as a common emergency call number during the 1990s, and is a well known emergency number in the world today alongside 911 and 999.
Note: Most GSM mobile phones have 112, 999 and 911 as pre-programmed emergency numbers that are always available.
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