Jan 2, 2025, 09:10 AM IST
Hottest country in the world with an average annual temperature of 29.4°C. The country's location in the tropics, south of the Sahara Desert results in a long dry season and short rainy season.
Coldest inhabited country in the world, with some of the most extreme temperature records in the Siberian region. The coldest city on Earth, Yakutsk, is located in the country where temperatures drop below minus 50°C.
Rainiest country in the world, with an average annual rainfall of 3,240 millimeters. The Tutunendo district in Colombia is one of the wettest places in the world, averaging nearly 12,000 mm of rain annually.
Known for harsh winters, particularly in the northern regions, where temperatures can plunge below minus 40°C, along with heavy snowfall and ice storms.
The Atacama Desert in Chile is one of the driest places on Earth, experiencing extreme aridity, while southern Chile faces heavy rainfall and subpolar temperatures.
Known for its extreme heat, especially in the desert regions, temperatures often exceed 50°C in the summer. The country also experiences sandstorms and very little rainfall.
The country faces extreme heat waves, particularly in its interior, with temperatures regularly exceeding 40°C. It also deals with frequent droughts and wildfires.
The country is prone to volcanic eruptions and earthquakes due to its position along the Pacific Ring of Fire, as well as flooding during the monsoon season.
This information is not DNA's opinion but obtained from media reports