9 hottest places on the planet still inhabited
Europe is experiencing a record heatwave. However, in some parts of the world, these temperatures are a daily occurrence for people.
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| Death Valley, California, USA:This place holds the record for the hottest air temperature ever recorded, reaching 56.7 degrees Celsius in the summer of 1913, reaching the limit of human survival. The average temperature here is about 47 degrees Celsius in the summer. This place is also the driest place in the United States. Photo:Sunset Magazine. |
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| About 300 people live in this area. However, the number of people moving away is increasing. Death Valley is a tourist attraction thanks to the magical changing landscape and the unexpected "revival" of grass and trees when it rains. Photo:Stbarbmassillon. |
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| Aziziyah, Libya:The former capital of Jafara district was once recorded as the hottest place on Earth with a temperature of 58 degrees Celsius in 1922. However, this title was revoked in 2012, when meteorologists declared that the measurement was inaccurate for a number of reasons. Currently, this town of more than 20,000 people still regularly experiences temperatures of more than 48 degrees Celsius in the summer. Photo:Atlas & Boots. |
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| Dallol, Ethiopia:This hydrothermal region has salt mines, acid hot springs and geysers, with an average daily temperature of 41 degrees Celsius, the highest of any inhabited area on Earth. Contrary to imagination, the entire region has more than 83,000 people living. The mining industry here is very developed. Photo:Detayphoto. |
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| Wadi Halfa, Sudan:This hot city, located on the shores of Lake Nubia, receives almost no rain throughout the year. June is the hottest month here with an average temperature of 41 degrees Celsius, which can reach up to 53 degrees Celsius. Photo:Hanming_huang. |
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| Tirat Zvi, Israel:The record temperature here is up to 53-54 degrees Celsius and the average annual temperature is 37 degrees Celsius. This residential area has many impressive religious structures and a unique culture. Photo:Fineartamerica. |
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| Timbuktu, Mali:This city on the southern edge of the Sahara gets even hotter in winter, with an average temperature of 30 degrees Celsius in January. The highest temperature recorded here was 49 degrees Celsius. Photo:Frank Janssens. |
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| Kebili, Tunisia:This desert town is famous for its high-quality dates, which can withstand average summer temperatures of 40 degrees Celsius. The highest temperature recorded here is 55 degrees Celsius. Photo:Insight Guides. |
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| Ghadames, Libya:This desert oasis is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site thanks to its mud houses, which protect its 7,000 residents from the scorching heat. Considered a “pearl of the desert”, Ghadames has an average temperature of 40°C, with temperatures reaching as high as 55°C. Photo:Road Affair. |
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| Bandar-e Mahshahr, Iran:The city not only has high temperatures but also alarming humidity, making the air stuffy and hot. The record high temperature here is up to 51 degrees Celsius. Photo:Strange Sounds. |
