9Kebili, Tunisia

Average Summer High: 45°C (113°F) Record High: 55°C (131°F) Kebili, an ancient oasis town in central Tunisia, once recorded one of the hottest temperatures ever measured in Africa.

Despite the searing conditions, it has been inhabited for thousands of years due to its natural underground water sources. The juxtaposition of palms and parched earth gives it a stark beauty.

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