Where is the hottest inhabited place on Earth?
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The hottest inhabited place on Earth is Dallol, Ethiopia, located in the Danakil Depression. It has an average annual temperature of about 35°C (95°F), with summer temperatures often exceeding 50°C (122°F). Dallol is known for its otherworldly landscape of salt flats, hot springs, and colourful hydrothermal formations. Despite its harsh environment, it is home to a small community and unique extremophile microorganisms that thrive in its extreme conditions.