Electric current abroad, 1991 edition

The characteristics are listed, for the information of U.S. manufacturers and exporters and individuals living or traveling abroad, of electric current available and the type of attachment plugs used in principal cities throughout the world. The characteristics of electric current-type (alternating or direct current), number of phases, frequency (hertz), and voltage found in major foreign cities are listed. In addition, the stability of the frequency and the number of wires to a commercial or residential installation are given where available. The current characteristics and other data furnished relate to domestic and commercial service only. It does not include special commercial installations involving relatively high voltage requirements nor does it refer to any industrial installations.