5Kebili, Tunisia – 131 degrees Fahrenheit
The capital of the Kebili Governorate, Kebili, is located in the south part of Tunisia and it is one of the hottest places on Earth.
The main agricultural product in Kebili is date palm, cultivated for its edible sweet fruit.
Kebili is more of a desert oasis, where people come to escape the North African heat.
Although Kebili features many palm trees and water to cool off in, it is no stranger to high temperatures.
131 degrees Fahrenheit is the highest recorded temperature and it is also the highest ever recorded in Africa.
