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Hottest place on Earth

What is the hottest place on Earth? El Azizia in Libya recorded a temperature of 136 degrees Fahrenheit (57.8 Celsius) on Sept. 13, 1922 the hottest ever measured. In Death Valley, it got up to 134 Fahrenheit on July 10, 1913.

Reference: http://www.livescience.com

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What is the highest point in Death Valley?

The highest point in Death Valley National Park is Telescope Peak at 11,049 ft

Reference: http://www.toddshikingguide.com/Hikes/California/DeathValley/DV0.htm

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What's the lowest point in western hemisphere?

The Badwater area of Death Valley is the lowest point in the western hemisphere at -282ft.

Reference: http://www.yellowecho.com/travel/death_valley_facts.htm

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People like it hot

In 2001 Death Valley saw a record of 153 consecutive days with daytime high temperatures above 100 degrees. Somehow, that same year the National Park had 1,064,784 visitors.

Reference: http://www.yellowecho.com/travel/death_valley_facts.htm

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