How do countries (other than the US) keep track of their citizens? Is it like a social security number?
2007-08-01 04:58:48 · 4 answers · asked by Samantha 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
Nearly all countries have a national identification system of some kind, but the ways they work vary widely. Most people in the world are required to carry their national ID at all times, unlike the US.
2007-08-01 05:04:15 · answer #1 · answered by dognhorsemom 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
In Korea your national identity number is used for everything.
710423-1100345
710423=April 23, 1971 DOB
1~Man
2~Woman
3~boys after 2000
4~girls after 2000
5~male foreign residents
6~female foreign residents
2007-08-01 05:15:40 · answer #2 · answered by Chef 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Every nation has its own unique system!
2007-08-01 05:05:14 · answer #3 · answered by Sami V 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No and none. SS is a 100% pure American organization.
2007-08-01 05:04:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋