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Emergency Numbers by Country Trivia Quiz

Emergency numbers aren't all the same the world over. Take this quiz to see how much you know. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by hews. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
hews

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
178,207

Updated
Jul 19 24

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
1916

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Jane57 (8/10), Guest 220 (4/10), marianjoy (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which number should you call if you have a police, medical or fire-related emergency in the USA? Hint

000

911

112

1800-POLICECAR

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the number for emergency services in Russia, Germany and Sweden? Hint

999

8080

911

112

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the emergency number in Australia? Hint

222

911

000

111

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Question 4 of 10

4. What are the national emergency response numbers in the UK? Hint

999 & 112

119 & 000

112 & 911

555 & 999

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Question 5 of 10

5. There are emergency telephone numbers in Vatican City.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the number for emergency services in New Zealand? Hint

111

000

911

New Zealand never has any emergencies

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Question 7 of 10

7. Japan has different numbers for different emergency services. What are they? Hint

118 for ambulance; 116 for fire; 330 for the police

119 for ambulance and fire; 110 for the police

1111 for ambulance; 2222 for fire; 3333 for the police

120 for ambulance; 111 for the police and fire

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Question 8 of 10

8. At one time, the Caribbean island of St. Maarten had a seven-digit emergency number specifically for an ambulance. True or false?

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. Is there a country with a simple one-digit number for emergency services?

Yes

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Question 10 of 10

10. In terms of the number of countries, what is the most widely used number for emergency services worldwide? Hint

112

999

911

118

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which number should you call if you have a police, medical or fire-related emergency in the USA?

Answer: 911

The number "911" is known the world over. This is partly thanks to the print media and popular films and TV shows originating in the USA.

2. What is the number for emergency services in Russia, Germany and Sweden?

Answer: 112

Several European countries use 112. Some, like Spain and Portugal, use 112 as well as another number. Germany uses 112 for fire and medical emergencies (which also uses another number) and 110 for police. (Thanks to player Chris1013 for this additional info about Germany.)

3. What is the emergency number in Australia?

Answer: 000

Some groups called for this number to be changed in the 1970s. The reason for this was that on the old "dial up" telephones, the "0" took the longest to dial. Now with push button telephones it makes no difference.

4. What are the national emergency response numbers in the UK?

Answer: 999 & 112

Many former British colonies also use 999. 999 is UK-specific. 112 is the European equivalent and also works in the UK, meaning European nationals in Britain can make an emergency call using the number they are used to.

5. There are emergency telephone numbers in Vatican City.

Answer: True

Vatican City uses the same numbers as Italy for police and fire emergencies, 112 and 115 respectively. Vatican City has its very own ambulance emergency number though, that being 113.

6. What is the number for emergency services in New Zealand?

Answer: 111

The American television program "Rescue 911" had to be renamed "Rescue 111" in New Zealand after it was found that young children were dialling the wrong number.

7. Japan has different numbers for different emergency services. What are they?

Answer: 119 for ambulance and fire; 110 for the police

Police stations in Japan also function as community lost and found facilities.

8. At one time, the Caribbean island of St. Maarten had a seven-digit emergency number specifically for an ambulance. True or false?

Answer: True

At one time the number for an ambulance was 5422111. This has now been simplified, and all services now have three digit numbers: Hospital 910; Police 911; Ambulance 912 and Fire Department 919.

9. Is there a country with a simple one-digit number for emergency services?

Answer: Yes

In Egypt, the emergency number for the police and ambulance services is "0". I wonder how many tourists get a frantic voice on the other end when they are trying to reach the operator! For the fire service, you have to dial 03180. I guess fires aren't as big a priority!

10. In terms of the number of countries, what is the most widely used number for emergency services worldwide?

Answer: 112

A total of 48 countries and autonomous territories use 112 for at least one, or all three, of their emergency services.

Source: Author hews

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