UN Water has officially marked November 19th as World Toilet Day, an event that raises awareness of all the people around the world who don’t have access to toilets.
According to World Toilet Day “Of the world’s 7 billion people, 2.4 billion people do not have improved sanitation. One billion people still defecate in the open. Poor sanitation increases the risk of disease and malnutrition, especially for women and children.”
Take a look below at 15 of the craziest toilets, which vary greatly depending on the country, from around the world in honor of World Toilet Day.
15. Alaska, United States
14. London, England
13. Tokyo, Japan
12. Sao Paulo, Brazil
11. Yuzhno-Kurilsk, Russia
10. Nairobi, Kenya
9. Chicago, United States
8. Anjuna, India
7. Moor Street, London
6. Cairo, Egypt
5. Lima, Peru
4. Rome, Italy
3. Rothesay Pier resort, Scotland
2. Sydney, Australia
1. Paris, France
Can you believe what some toilets look like around the world? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.
[Featured image credit: Jacky Naegelen, Reuters]