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The highest temperature ever recorded outside in the shade was recorded in Azizah, in Africa. In which country is this city located?

  1. Kenya

  2. Zambia

  3. Congo

  4. Libya
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Explanation

The city of Aziziyah (also spelled El Azizia) in Libya recorded the official world's highest shade temperature of 58°C (136.4°F) on September 13, 1922. However, this record was later disqualified by the World Meteorological Organization in 2012 due to measurement concerns. Death Valley, California now holds the verified record.

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