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Standardisation, Lack of

The things you take for granted within a country.

Multiple currents supported in the same plug shown from a Rio de Janerio cafe, above. From the World Electric Guide: 127 V found in states of Bahia, Paraná (including Curitiba), Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo and Minas Gerais (though 220 V may be found in some hotels). Other areas are 220 V only, with the exception of Fortaleza (240 V).

Writing from Rio | August 1, 2007 | Permalink