Where is the coldest, hottest, or driest place on Earth? We've found the top five most extreme places in the world.
The windiest place on Earth
Barrow Island is a small island located about 50 kilometers off the coast of Western Australia. In 1966, a cyclone blew over the island at 407 kilometers per hour. Since then, it has been known as the windiest place on Earth.
The coldest place on Earth
At the Vostok Station in Antarctica, the lowest temperature ever recorded was measured on July 21, 1983. It was an incredible -89.2°C.
The place with the longest name
No joke! This place is called: aumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu and is located in New Zealand. A side question: Is there anyone who can pronounce that name?
The hottest place on Earth
Death Valley, USA is the place where the hottest temperature was recorded. In 1913, the temperature reached a scorching 54°C.
The driest place on Earth
Some might think of the Sahara here. But the driest place is actually in Antarctica. The air at Plateau Ridge A, which lies at an altitude of 4,053 meters, is so dry that you might wait years for snowfall.
