Some places on earth are special. Here I list several global areas that stand out for their specific characteristics. Maybe one of them is worth your next vacation time?

The three coldest places on earth are:

1. The high elevation of the East Antarctic Plateau, where temperatures can reach as low as -148°F (-100°C).
2. The Russian Vostok Station in Antarctica, where the lowest recorded temperature was -128.6°F (-89.2°C).
3. The Canadian town of Snag in the Yukon Territory, where the lowest recorded temperature was -81.4°F (-63°C).

The three hottest places on earth are:

1. Furnace Creek Ranch in Death Valley, California, where the highest temperature ever recorded was 134°F (56.7°C) on July 10, 1913.
2. Mitribah, Kuwait, where the highest temperature ever recorded in the Eastern Hemisphere was 129.2°F (54°C) on July 21, 2016.
3. El Azizia, Libya, where the highest temperature ever recorded in Africa was 136°F (57.8°C) on September 13, 1922.

Note: While these places hold the record for the highest and lowest temperatures ever recorded, they are not necessarily the hottest or coldest places on earth overall, as temperature can vary greatly depending on many factors such as season, time of day, and local weather conditions.

The three deepest trenches on earth are:

1. The Mariana Trench, located in the western Pacific Ocean. It has a maximum depth of about 36,000 feet (11,000 meters).
2. The Tonga Trench, located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It has a maximum depth of about 35,000 feet (10,500 meters).
3. The Kermadec Trench, located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It has a maximum depth of about 32,000 feet (9,800 meters).

These depths are subject to slight variations due to changes in the ocean floor and other factors.

The three highest mountains on earth, measured by height above sea level, are:

1. Mount Everest, located in the Mahalangur mountain range in Nepal and Tibet. Its height is 29,029 feet (8,848 meters).
2. K2, located in the Karakoram mountain range on the China-Pakistan border. Its height is 28,251 feet (8,611 meters).
3. Kangchenjunga, located on the border of Nepal and India. Its height is 28,169 feet (8,586 meters).

These heights are subject to slight variations due to changes in snow cover and other factors.

The three smallest islands on earth, measured by land area, are:

1. Bishop Rock, located in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Cornwall, England. It has an area of about 40 square feet (3.7 square meters).
2. Just Room Enough Island, located in the Thousand Islands archipelago in the St. Lawrence River between Canada and the United States. It has an area of about 0.10 acres (0.04 hectares).
3. North Brother Island, located in the East River between the boroughs of Manhattan and the Bronx in New York City. It has an area of about 14 acres (5.7 hectares).

These measurements are subject to slight variations depending on the method used to calculate the area of an island.

The three countries with the lowest population densities on earth, measured in people per square kilometer, are:

1. Mongolia, with a population density of about 1.92 people per square kilometer.
2. Namibia, with a population density of about 2.74 people per square kilometer.
3. Australia, with a population density of about 3.2 people per square kilometer.

The three countries with the highest population densities on earth, measured in people per square kilometer, are:

1. Monaco, with a population density of about 26,150 people per square kilometer.
2. Singapore, with a population density of about 8,109 people per square kilometer.
3. Hong Kong, with a population density of about 6,677 people per square kilometer.

These population densities are subject to change over time and may vary depending on the method used to calculate them.

I hope you found something interesting and are considering any of these special areas or places in your next travel plans!