A useful source:
https://worldofsockets.com/
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Type J is superior in every aspect. -compact, you can fit 3 plugs into an outlet while Type F only fits one for example. -robust. -cannot reverse polarity. -no fuse required as the law requires proper fuses in every electric installation with law enforced periodical checks. -round pins that cannot puncture your skin if you step on them. It's hard to face the pins upwards anyway.
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Type-N is even better, it's essentially a Type-J with some improvements
Compact in one dimension, but it is very long.
This makes it awkward in tight spaces compared to something like a UK plug.
You have this and variants of it, with the plug being recessed you could probably have it take up less space in all dimensions over the UK plug
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