10 – Sulaibiya (Kuwait)
In 2012, the city of Sulaibiya, about 30 kilometers from the Kuwaiti capital, recorded a temperature of 53.8°C. The capital of the country has sandstorms, and the population also endures constant temperatures of around 45ºC and 47°C.
9 РGhadam̩s (Libya)
The city of Ghadames (or Ghadamés) is divided between new and old. It is inhabited by about 7,000 people and has an impressive beauty. Both regions reserve temperatures in the region of 55°C. The old town is surrounded by a wall and was once considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as having a heat-resistant architecture.
8 – Kebilli (Tunisia)
Kebilli, Tunisia, lies between the Sahara desert and an oasis, being a place of great historical relevance. The region is also known for being a major commercial center. In 1931, the site reached its highest heat peak, with a temperature recorded at 55°C.
7 – Queensland ( Australia )
Queensland, Australia, boasts stunning beauty. This is because it is surrounded by tropical and semi-desert vegetation. All this beauty, however, has a catch: the high temperatures. The site has already registered 69°C.
6 – Timbuktu (Mali)
Timbuktu is in Mali and is a very important city historically. Bordering the Sahara Desert, the city is surrounded by dunes and lots of sand. It is one of the hottest inhabited regions in the world. The highest temperature recorded in the city was 54.5°C.
5 – Tirat Tsvi (Israel)
This city, on the banks of the Jordan River on the border with Jordan, lies in the Beit Shean valley. On June 21, 1942, it reached the highest temperature ever recorded in Asia, with 54°C, although there are questions about the validity of this measure. In any case, the data indicate that the temperature that day was between 53.6ºC and 54.4°C.
4 – Lut Desert (Iran)
Another desert on the list. In this case it is the Lut in southeastern Iran. The region has already recorded temperatures of 70°C. But unlike previous cities, this region is surrounded by lakes, which can offer a good sense of freshness.
3 -Wadi Halfa (Sudan)
Wadi Halfa, Sudan, is a city of extreme poverty. It is located in the Sahara Desert, on the border with Egypt. If you want to get to know the city, you will have to take the train or a rental car and stay in some of the lodgings with little comfort. Temperatures have already reached an average of 53°C.
2 – Dallol (Ethiopia)
The city of Dallol in Ethiopia has already recorded – no less than 60°C. The proximity to the Dallol volcano is decisive for so much heat. With this temperature it is easy to understand why the city is ghost, in fact, there is not even a single resident.
1 – Al 'Aziziyah (Libya)
In 1992, the city of Al 'Aziziyah in Libya recorded an impressive 57.8°C, earning the region the title of the hottest place in the world. Despite this, the World Meteorological Organization acknowledged in 2017 that California's Death Valley is the hottest place on the planet. The California desert, too, has recorded 57.8°C.
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