The hottest place in the world….Death Valley National Park, U.S.A. – The highest recorded temperature, was taken on July 10, 1913, and it reached 134°f (56°c).
The coldest place in the world….Antarctica – In August 2010, the lowest recorded temperature was recorded in the East Antarctic Plateau. The record temperature was -135.8°f (-93°c).
The most populated city in the world
Shanghai, China – With a population of over 24 million residents.
The least populated city in the world
Vatican City – With a population of 842 residents, Vatican City also boasts the title of smallest state in the world.
The wealthiest city in the world
Tokyo, Japan – The city of Tokyo has the highest GDP ($1,520 billion) of any other city in the world.
The poorest city in the world
Kinshasa, D.R.C. – The Democratic Republic of Congo is the poorest state in the world, and its capital, Kinshasa, is the poorest city. It has a GDP of $55 billion, and most of its residents live on less than $1 a day.
The most photographed place in the world
Guggenheim Museum, New York, U.S.A. – By running an algorithm that scanned through the internet’s immense collection of photos, the Guggenheim was found to be the most photographed place on earth.
The wettest place in the world
Mawsynram, India – This region in the Indian subcontinent enjoys an average of 467.35 inches (1187cm) of rain per year. (In 1985, it had an amazing 1000 inches, or 25.4 meters of rain!)
The driest place in the world
Atacama Desert, South America – It may be hard to believe, but the Atacama Desert gets about 4 inches (10cm) of rain every 1000 years. (Yes, 1000 years!)
The most expensive city in the world
Singapore – In 2014, Singapore dethroned Tokyo and earned the title “world’s most expensive city”. An American travelling to Singapore will be shocked to see that the prices of cars are 4-6 times more expensive than in the U.S.
The least expensive city in the world
Mumbai, India – A stark contrast to Singapore, Mumbai is 2014’s cheapest city. On average, a person would need to spend 4 times as much in Singapore, compared to Mumbai.
The Oldest city in the world (still exists)
Damascus, Syria – While there are many older cities that no longer stand, the city of Damascus has evidence of civilization going back 11,000 years, and is the oldest city that still stands.
The newest country in the world
South Sudan – Following a bloody genocide, the southern part of Sudan, which consists mainly of Christians, split from the northern part (Muslim majority) in 2011, making it the youngest country in the world.
The most visited city in the world
London, England – London sees 18.69 million international visitors every year, making it the most visited city in the world.
The country that drinks the most coffee in the world
Sweden – If you thought it would be the U.S.A. then you’d be wrong. The average Swede consumes 388mg of coffee per day.
The country that drinks the most alcohol in the world
Belarus – On average, every person above the age of 15 drinks 4.62 gallons (17 liters) per year, earning Belarus this dubious title.
The most bicycle-friendly city in the world
Groningen, Netherlands – Around 50% of the population of Groningen commutes on bicycles every day, making it the city with the most bicycles per capita.
The most energy efficient city in the world
Reykjavik, Iceland – All of the energy in the capital of Iceland comes from geothermal power plants and hydropower. The city aims to be completely free of fossil-fuel by 2050.
The country with the highest longevity in the world
Monaco – The World Health Organization (WHO) found that the average life expectancy in Monaco is 87.2 years.
The country with the lowest longevity in the world
Sierra Leone – Sadly, with an average life expectancy of 47 years, Sierra Leone is the country with the shortest life expectancy in 2014.
The country with the highest IQ in the world
Honk Kong – The average IQ score in Hong Kong is 107 points.
The country with the lowest IQ in the world
Equatorial Guinea – The average IQ score in Equatorial Guinea is 59 points.
The city with the best internet connectivity in the world
Seoul, South Korea – South Korea has been enjoying some of the most advanced technology when it comes to internet connectivity, and with 10,000 government-sponsored free Wi-Fi spots in the city, it easily earns its title.
Sources….www.ba-bamail.com
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