119 (number) facts for kids

119 (pronounced one hundred and nineteen) is a natural number. It comes right after 118 and just before 120. In Roman numerals, you write 119 as CXIX.

The Number 119 in Math

The number 119 has some interesting features in math.

• It is the sum of five prime numbers that are all in a row. These primes are 17, 19, 23, 29, and 31. If you add them up (17 + 19 + 23 + 29 + 31), you get 119!
• 119 is also known as a highly cototient number. This means it has a special relationship with other numbers when you look at their Euler's totient function.

119 in Daily Life

The number 119 is used in a few important ways around the world.

• In some countries, 1-1-9 is an emergency telephone number. You can call it for help in urgent situations, like when there's a fire or someone needs police assistance.
• In France, 119 is a special phone number to report children or young people who might be in danger or at risk. It helps keep kids safe.

See also

• In Spanish: Ciento diecinueve para niños