# Map showing the spread of the different plug types worldwide

The world map below visualises the spread of the different plug types in use around the world. **Red** countries use type **A & B** plugs, the **deep blue** ones use types **C** **&** **E**/**F** (which are compatible with each other), **brown** countries use type **D**, **sea-green** countries use the British type **G** plug, **pink** coloured Israel uses types **C** **&** **H**, **yellow** countries use the Australian type **I** system, **black** countries use **C** **&** **J**, **orange** countries use types **C** **&** **L**, **purple** countries use the South African type **M**, **pale blue** countries use the international type **N** and **moss-green** Thailand uses types **C & O**. Keep in mind that this is a simplified overview showing only the most common plug type, but sometimes multiple systems are used within one and the same country. For a comprehensive and thorough overview of the electric plugs in use in every country, click [here](https://docs.ifreeq.com/general-knowledge/electricity/plug-socket-and-voltage-by-country).

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