There are two main types of outlets here in Tanzania, both different than those in America. The most common is the rectangular three-prong. This is the one you find everywhere. Interestingly, the outlet sticks out of the wall a few centimeters.
The Classic Outlet
The second type, the double round-prong, is less common. It is interesting to note that all outlets come with an on/off switch.
The Double Round-prong Outlet
And lastly there is this enigma outlet that I have only ever seen in our house. Its nearly like an American outlet but upside down and the matching holes go in the wrong direction. I’m not sure why we have these in our house because nothing plugs into them and they are found nowhere else. Oddly enough, this one is the most common in our house which is a mystery I haven’t figured out yet.
In addition to having different outlet shapes, Tanzania’s power is at about twice the voltage of the States.
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