2006-12-06 10:20:35 · 6 answers · asked by kavi 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
In 1968, the North American Numbering Plan Administration established 9-1-1 as the emergency number for its 24 signatory countries and territories.
2006-12-06 10:31:55 · answer #1 · answered by Dave of the Hill People 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Each country chooses its number depending on what they think is easy to remember and to dial. Some countries may have the same number as other countries like. Guyana is 911 and so is the U.S.
2006-12-06 18:28:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The easiest to access and to remember.
2006-12-07 01:25:07 · answer #3 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. they all have. for various puropose like ambulance, fire, police, road accident, non-emergency etc. all countries operate like US and india. i live in singapore.
2006-12-06 20:25:12 · answer #4 · answered by GAWD 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its only bout a matter of choice and convenience
2006-12-09 20:25:45 · answer #5 · answered by elvisjohn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
simple. for remember it at once
2006-12-06 18:26:43 · answer #6 · answered by keral 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋