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These nations boast some of the hottest climates on Earth, where heat waves are a constant companion and the sun reigns supreme.

These 5 countries are the hottest in the world | Pulse Nigeria

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<h2>It is common knowledge that all the countries in the world have different climate conditions.</h2>

The nations on this list experience some of the hottest climates on Earth, where heat waves are a constant companion and the sun reigns supreme.

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This country is located in the Middle East, specifically in the heart of the Arabian Peninsula.

Kuwait is one of the hottest countries in the world and features an arid desert landscape and minimal rainfall.

In this country, temperatures regularly soar above 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) during the summer months.&nbsp;

Iraq being one of the hottest countries in the world comes as no surprise since it shares borders with Kuwait.

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Iraq is also one of the hottest countries in the world which comes as no surprise since it shares borders with Kuwait.

Just like its neighbouring country, Iraq experiences scorching temperatures with a climate that is predominantly desert-like.

Cities like Basra and Baghdad witness sweltering summers, where temperatures regularly exceed 48 degrees Celsius (118 degrees Fahrenheit).

The extreme heat poses challenges for both the population and the infrastructure, requiring innovative cooling strategies to cope with these harsh conditions.

Saudi Arabia experiences searing temperatures, particularly in regions like Riyadh and Jeddah, where the mercury often surpasses 50 degrees Celsius.

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As the largest country in the Middle East, Saudi Arabia is known for its vast deserts and sweltering heat.

The country experiences searing temperatures, particularly in regions like Riyadh and Jeddah, where the mercury often surpasses 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit).

The Saudi Arabian climate demands extensive cooling systems and adaptations to enable the smooth running of everyday life in this extreme environment.

Iran's desert areas contribute to its reputation as one of the hottest countries on Earth.

US News noted that Iran "has one of the largest economies in the Middle East and one of the largest populations, with about 86 million people."It said that the country "has long been of interest to global powers because of its strategic location within the Middle East and its abundant supply of oil and other natural resources."Iran has around 10% of the world's oil reserves but  and is a founder member of OPEC, and "also has significant agricultural, industrial and service sectors," US News added.The country also has a nuclear program, it noted.

Iran's diverse landscape encompasses both desert and mountainous regions, but it is the desert areas that contribute to its reputation as one of the hottest countries on Earth.

Cities like Ahvaz and Bandar Mahshahr are known for their record-breaking temperatures. In fact, Ahvaz holds the distinction of having recorded one of the highest temperatures ever on the planet, reaching a blistering 54 degrees Celsius (129 degrees Fahrenheit) in 2017.

<h3>United Arab Emirates (UAE)</h3>

The United Arab Emirates, with its stunning architecture and high-end tourism, has an incredibly hot climate.

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Before you think of relocating to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), it is important to note that in addition to its luxurious cities, stunning architecture, and high-end tourism, this place has an incredibly hot climate.

Cities like Dubai and Abu Dhabi experience scorching temperatures, with summer days often surpassing 45 degrees Celsius (113 degrees Fahrenheit).

To combat the heat, the UAE has implemented various innovative cooling systems, such as air-conditioned bus stops and pedestrian walkways.

In addition to these five countries, there are also Tunisia, Pakistan, Ethiopia, Libya, Sudan, Algeria, and Oman which have very hot cities in terms of their average temperature.

With the effect of climate change, there are even projections that these countries might even get hotter and definitely not in a cool way.

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