Today we present a list of the ten hottest regions on planet Earth.

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Jeddah is a city located on the coastal plain of the Red Sea called Tihama, in the west Saudi Arabia. It is one of the main administrative centers in the country and the largest city in the province of Mecca. The average temperature in January here is 22° C, in July - October 33° C. The most low temperature in Jeddah was recorded in 1995, it was 3 ° C, and the highest in 2012 - plus 52°C.

Wadi Halfa, Sudan

Wadi Halfa is a city located about two kilometers from Lake Nasser in northern Sudan, close to the border with Egypt. The climate here is characterized by long, hot summers and short, warm winter. The average annual temperature in Wadi Halfa is about 27°C. From May to September inclusive, average highs exceed 40°C. The absolute maximum in the city of about 15,000 inhabitants was 53°C.

Ahvaz, Iran

Ahvaz is a city located on the banks of the Karun River in the southwestern part of Iran. Being the most major city in the province, it consists of two distinctive districts: the new part - is administrative and industrial center located on the right bank of the Karun River and a residential area, in the old part of the city, on the left bank. According to World Organization Health in 2011, Ahvaz is the city with the most polluted air in the world. Here, in summer months average temperature is 45 ° C, sometimes it can exceed 50°C.

Sulaibiya, Kuwait

Seventh place in the list of the hottest places in the world is small town Sulaibiya is located in the Governorate of Al Jahra, Kuwait. In summer, the average temperature here is 47 ° C, and the absolute maximum was recorded in July 2012 - plus 53°C.

Tirat Zvi, Israel

Tirat Zvi is a religious kibbutz with a population of 700 inhabitants (as of 2007). Located in the Beit Shean Valley in northern Israel. On June 21, 1942, the most heat in Asia - plus 53.9°C. However, the authenticity of this measurement remains in doubt.

Aravan, Mali

Aravan is a village located in one of the hottest regions of the planet, in the western part of the largest desert in the world - the Sahara, 243 km north of the city of Timbuktu, Republic of Mali. The population of Aravan is about 300 people, of which only 40 live permanently in the village, the rest are migrants, mainly employed in the Taodenni salt mines. The region has a hot desert climate with a characteristic lack of rainfall and extreme temperatures. The average annual temperature here is around 29° C. And the average highs for six consecutive months, from April to September inclusive, exceed 42.8° C and can reach a peak plus 46.6° C.

Timbuktu, Mali

Timbuktu - ancient city, located 5 km north of the Niger River, on the southern edge of the Sahara Desert, Republic of Mali. At one time it was one of the largest centers of caravan trade in northwestern Africa. Today it is a poor city suffering from desertification. The average daily temperature here during the hottest months of the year exceeds 40°C, in the winter months it practically does not fall below plus 20 ° C.

Kebili, Tunisia

In third place in the ranking of the hottest places on Earth is Kebili - a city in the south of Tunisia. It is located in the desert part of the country, near the drying lake Chott el-Jerid. It is one of the oldest oases in Tunisia and North Africa. The highest temperature here was recorded in July 1931 - plus 55.0°C.

Ghadames, Libya

Ghadames is an oasis in the western part of Libya. It is located about 462 kilometers southwest of the capital Tripoli, near the border with Algeria and Tunisia. Ghadames has arid climate, characterized by a long, extremely hot summer, a small amount precipitation or their complete absence, as well as a short, warm winter. Medium Maximum temperature here is around 41°C.

Death Valley, USA

The driest and hottest area on the planet is Death Valley - an intermountain depression in the Mojave Desert in eastern California, USA. It covers most of the national park of the same name. In the valley on July 10, 1913, the highest air temperature in the world was recorded, it amounted to plus 56.7°C. The average maximum temperature in July here reaches 46 °C.

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Vostok Station, Antarctica

It is located in the region of the South geomagnetic pole, at an altitude of about 3,500 m above sea level. This research station belongs to the Russians, it is constantly terribly cold there, but on July 21, 1983 there was a special severe frost, when the lowest air temperature on the planet was recorded: -89.2 ° C. The station is located in the area of Lake Vostok, one of the most big lakes in the world, which is under the ice cover, a depth of 4 km.

Eureka, Canada

Eureka is a research station that is located in Canada, near the island of Ellesmere, often called the coldest locality in the world. It was established in 1947 as a meteorological station. The average annual air temperature is around -20°C.

In winter, the temperature drops to -40 ° C. But the cold for visitors and tourists of Eureka is not the main obstacle, because of which they may refuse to travel here. To get to the Eureka station, you will have to pay about $ 20,000 for airfare.

Oymyakon, Russia

Located in the Republic of Yakutia, 350 km south of the Northern polar circle. In 1926, a record low air temperature in the northern hemisphere -71.2 ° C was recorded here. In honor of this, a memorial plaque was erected in the village in memory of this event.

Denali, USA

Denali, or Mount McKinley, is the highest peak in North America, which has long been considered the most cold mountain on Earth, in winter the air temperature reaches -40 ° C. The height of the mountain is 6,194 meters.

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Ulaanbaatar is located in the Mongolian steppe, at an altitude of 1,300 meters above sea level. Ulaanbaatar is often called the coldest capital in the world. In January, the air temperature rarely rises above -16°C.

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Al Azizia, Libya

40 kilometers south of Tripoli, and you are in El Aziziya, where on September 13, 1922, the world experienced its hottest days, when the air temperature was 57.8 ° C. Moreover, the city of El Aziziya is less than an hour away from mediterranean sea.

Dallol, Ethiopia

Dallol is located in Africa, this area lies at a depth of 116 meters below sea level. Dallol has the highest average air temperature in the world - 34.4 ° C. There is nothing alive here, as it is a volcanic area covered with salt.

Dashti Loot, Libya

In 2004 and 2005, this desert recorded the highest surface temperature of 70°C. Dashti Lut rivals Chile's Atacama Desert for the title of the world's driest place, no creature on Earth can survive here, not even bacteria. But here you can look at the most beautiful dunes in the world, they reach 500 meters in height.

Death Valley, USA

The California desert called Death Valley is the second highest temperature on the earth's surface. Here the air temperature was recorded at 56.7 ° C.

Midsummer temperatures average around 47°C and are the driest place in the US. It is unlikely that among the most avid tourists there will be those who want to pave the way through this desert. Surrounded by mountains, Death Valley is located 86 meters below sea level, which explains such heat.

Bangkok, Thailand

Bangkok is considered to be one of the hottest cities in the world. The World Meteorological Organization recorded in Bangkok an average annual temperature air +28 ° C. The hottest months are from March to May, when the average temperature in the city is 34 ° C and this is with 90% humidity.

While our football players are getting hot at the World Cup, and warm summer weather has set in the middle part of Russia, it's time to show you what real heat is. I have been there twice in the last 12 months.

Death Valley is located in California. This intermountain depression has long been considered one of the hottest places on the planet. In addition to the harsh climate, Death Valley is also known for the Badwater depression located on its territory, the depth of which is 86 meters below sea level, which makes it the lowest point earth's surface in North America. At the same time, only 136 km from the depression is the highest point in the continental United States - Mount Whitney (4421 m above sea level).

1. The highest temperature in Death Valley (56.7°C) was recorded on July 10, 1913. This is the highest temperature ever recorded on Earth. There are discussions about this, because there is another place on the planet, in Libya, where the temperature rose to 58 degrees Celsius. However, the measurements were not made in accordance with the conditions of the official fixing of the record.

The name of this national park, as it were, warns tourists in advance about what they can expect on a difficult journey. A harsh and very hot desert, the daytime temperatures of which sometimes simply become deadly for all living things. Many compare Death Valley to a real hell on earth. Indeed, almost immediately it seems that this ascetic, lifeless and frightening place has descended from the pages of the Old Testament.

You can get here either by car or as part of an excursion group. It is very convenient to plan a day trip from Las Vegas, as we did. The distance from Vegas to Death Valley is about 200 km.

2. Death Valley from above resembles a frozen white valley. Salt deposits give it a white tint. The thing is that before there was an ancient salt Lake Manly, later it dried up, and the salt marsh remained:

2. As I said, now Death Valley has the status of a US National Park. All security measures have been taken here, but to this day there is for a long time it's not safe here. There are recorded cases of death and mysterious disappearance of people. Someone associates this with mysticism, someone with a violation of the rules for visiting this extreme park:

3. Various signs urge you to be careful and not to visit these places in the midst of the heat of the day:

4. In addition to the valley itself, the hills and hills that surround this place are popular with tourists. In addition, impressive views open up from the hill and it’s a little cooler here:

5. Good place for photo shoots:

8. We go down to the valley itself. One of the interesting points is called "Devil's Golf Course". In fact, this is the bottom of a long-disappeared lake:

9. The field consists of pointed salt crystals, so you should walk on it very carefully and look under your feet, because if you fall, you can get hurt badly:

10. Another interesting stopping point in Death Valley - Badwater (Bad water):

11. In this place there is a pool that accumulates water from several small springs, however, the accumulation of salts in this place is so large that the water does not have time to completely evaporate:

12. If you look up, you can see the sea level mark on the rock. Yes Yes. It is here that the lowest geographic point in the United States is located:

13. This is one of the most popular tourist spots. People come here not only for the small pool and the level of the mark. They walk along the red-hot salt deep into the valley to see something more impressive:

13. After walking about a kilometer to the center of the valley, we find ourselves in a futuristic reality:

14. The valley is indented by salt polyhedrons. There are so many of them that they merge towards the horizon:

15. If you decide to visit this place, be sure to stock up on water and sunscreen and nerves of steel. Don't forget sunglasses and a hat. Here is the real hell:

16. I have never seen anything like this before. Other planet. It is not surprising that episodes for various science fiction films like Star Wars:

17. It is best to finish the inspection of the national park "Valley of Death" in the late afternoon. At the exit there is a point with real sand dunes. Sunset light will help you take great shots:

18. In conclusion, I propose to look at an unusual accumulation of clouds over Death Valley. What is this?

Incredible Facts

Mother nature made sure that we feel quite comfortable on this planet, but there are places where harsh natural conditions take over human endurance. You may not want to go there as a tourist, but perhaps learning about these places, you can appreciate the charm of your native places more.

The coldest places in the world

Vostok Station, Antarctica

Located near the south geomagnetic pole, and at an altitude of about 3500 m above sea level, the Russian research station Vostok is in constant cold. In July 1983, the lowest temperature on earth was recorded here, namely -89.2 ° C. Near Vostok station is Lake Vostok - the largest lake on the planet, buried under 4 km of ice, which Russian scientists recently drilled.

Eureka, Canada

The Eureka Research Base in the north of Ellesmere Island in Canada is often referred to as the coldest inhabited place in the world. It is located on the 80th parallel and was established as a weather station in 1947. The average annual temperature here is around -20°C. In winter it drops to -40°C.

Oymyakon, Russia

About 350 km south of the Arctic Circle, Oymyakon, in Yakutia, plunged into an all-time cold spell in 1926 when temperatures dropped to -71.2°C, the lowest temperature in the northern hemisphere. Oymyakon is a place of extremes. In winter, the day lasts about 3 hours, and in summer the sun can shine for 21 hours.

McKinley, USA

Denali or Mount McKinley is the highest peak in North America and has long been considered the coldest mountain on Earth. The air temperature here drops to -40°C. To climb the 6194 meter peak of Alaska, you need to be a climber, but you can go to slightly warmer places nearby, in national park Denali.

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Located in the Mongolian steppe, about 1300 meters above sea level, Ulaanbaatar is the coldest capital in the world. In January, the temperature rarely rises above -16 ° C, and the winters themselves are quite long and harsh.

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Deshte Lut Desert, Iran

In 2005, a NASA satellite recorded the highest surface temperature ever recorded, exceeding the 70-degree barrier. Combined with the heat, the Deshte Lut Desert rivals Chile's Atacama Desert for the title of the driest place on Earth, and across the surface of central Deshte Lut, no creature, including bacteria, will survive. This desert is proud of its unique natural phenomena, including sand dunes up to 500 m high due to strong winds.

Al Azizia, Libya

40 km south of Tripoli is the city of Al-Aziziyah, where the highest temperature of 57.8°C was recorded in September 1922. The city is located just an hour from the Mediterranean Sea, where you can cool off from the unbearable heat.

Death Valley, California, USA

Located 86 m below sea level, the famous strip of the Mojave Desert can rightfully be called Death Valley. A long and thin cavity traps hot air, which leads to crazy heat. Death Valley holds the record for the highest temperature in the Western Hemisphere. So in 1913, a temperature of 56.7 °C was recorded here. Midsummer averages 47°C and is the driest place in the US.

Dallol, Ethiopia

In Dallol, located in the Afar Basin, Africa plunges to a depth of 116 m below sea level, and the temperature begins to go off scale. Dallol has the highest mean annual temperature in the world, namely 34.4°C. If that's not hot enough for you, then you can visit the Dallol volcano located nearby.

Bangkok, Thailand

Bangkok has been named the world's hottest city by the World Meteorological Organization, with an average annual temperature of 28°C. The months from March to May are the hottest, when the air temperature reaches 34°C with 90 percent humidity.

Our planet has different seasons and temperature conditions. In most countries of the world, weather conditions are changing and we are already accustomed to the cold season, then to the hot one. But there are places where people live and work for a whole year in simply incredibly hot conditions. This top rating hottest places on earth, where the air temperature is kept at very high rates for almost a whole year.

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10. Wadi Halfa (Sudan)

A city with a population of about 16,000 people is located in Northern Sudan. Wadi Halfa has attracted the attention of archaeologists more than once; in addition, it has historical meaning, as it was the postal communication center for the allied forces in Africa. Climate hot and dry, the air temperature reaches 52.76 °C

9. AghaJari (Iran)

The city is located in the province of Khuzestan in Iran. The population is about 13.100 people. The place is famous for its giant oil field, one of the largest in Iran, as well as one of hottest places on earth. Especially hot in July when the temperature exceeds 53.33°C.

8. Ahvaz (Iran)

Another city located in the province of Khuzestan in western Iran, through which the Karun River flows. The population is about 969 thousand people. Is very important center metallurgical industry. The air temperature reaches 53.5°C.

7. Tirat Zvi (Israel)

This religious kibbutz is located in the Beit Shean Valley, which is 10 km from the city of Beit Shean in Israel. The place is 220m above sea level. The population is about 700 people. The temperature reaches 53.9°C.

6. Aravan (Mali)

This is a small village located in the Malian part of the Sahara Desert. The population is about 4,500 people. Especially hot month April, when temperatures can reach 54.4°C.

5. Timbuktu (Mali)

fifth position among hottest places on earth occupies Timbuktu. The city in Mali is located at a distance of 15 km north of the Niger River. The population is about 35.3 thousand people. The city receives its main income from tourism. The air temperature can reach 54.5°C.

4. Kebili (Tunisia)

The city is located in the Tunisian desert. It is notable for the fact that one of the oldest oases in Tunisia and throughout northern Africa is located there. The population is about 146 thousand people. The temperature can reach 55°C.

3. Ghadames (Libya)

Ghadames is an oasis located in the southwestern part of Libya. Population in this place about 10 thousand people. Previously, the Romans ruled here, then only Muslim Arabs began to rule. Temperature reaches 55°C

2. Death Valley (USA)

The name Death Valley is synonymous hot and dry weather conditions, in the region North America. This is an intermountain depression, in the Mojave Desert, located east of the state of California. It is the lowest point in North America, located 86 meters below sea level. The air temperature reaches 56.7°C. This is officially recognized as the hottest place on earth, but the highest temperature was not recorded here, therefore the second place. Although if we take the average annual temperature, then Death Valley is the undisputed winner.

El Azizia (Libya)

The city is located in the northwest of Libya. It is a major center of trade. It is this place that is the hottest place on the ground. The air temperature can reach 56.8°C. Although this record, set in 1922, was officially challenged, and awarded the first place among the hottest, the valley of death when a temperature of 56.6°C was recorded there in 1913. But even after that, many even give the first place to El Azizia.