hottest country in the world
Hottest Country in the World
There's little if anything you can do about the scorching heat this summer, but may be you can take heart from the fact that there are places that are a lot hotter than your backyard. Read on to know about some of the hottest places on Earth.
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For a long time, El Azizia or Al'Aziziyah, Libya, held the record for the 'hottest temperature on Earth'. On September 13, 1922, the temperature recorded was 57.8° C (136° F). However, this record was broken by Dasht-e Lut, Iran, when a temperature of 70.6° C (159° F) was recorded twice, in the years 2004 and 2005.
With the mercury rising well above normal with each passing year, we seem to be living in one real hot planet, quite literally so. While most of us might complain of a real hot day or may be even a killer summer, the days that follow, often come as a reprieve from the heat. Some countries, especially along the Equator aren't as fortunate, as the mercury seems to tip to even higher levels with each passing day. While these countries might not have the highest recorded temperature, their average temperatures right through the year will undoubtedly get you sweating!
World's Hottest Country
Hottest Countries of the Continents
The Hottest Places on Earth
1. Al'Aziziyah (Libya) 136.4
2. Death Valley (USA) 134.0
3. Ghadames (Libya) 131.0
4. Kebili (Tunisia) 131.0
5. Timbuktu (Mali) 130.1
6. Araouane (Mali) 130.1
7. Tirat Zvi (Israel) 129.0
8. Ahwaz (Iran) 128.3
9. Aghajari (Iran) 128.0
10. Wadi Halfa (Sudan) 127.0
* Temperatures are in degrees Fahrenheit