Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Top 10 Countries with Perfect Climate


Perfect climate is something hard to find. It’s sunny or rainy, cold or hot; finding areas with moderate temperature and climate for everyone to enjoy is a little off grid with the ever changing weather patterns of the world! Still, whether you like snow or sand, we are here with the top 10 countries with perfect climates:

10. Argentina

10A range of climate to suit all moods, cold weather with snow, or hot and humid- Argentina is the place to be. Situated in South America, the country’s elevation difference is so great that the temperature varies by 40oF from north to south. A wide range of landscapes, such as vast grasslands, 47 different glaciers, rainforests, volcanic peaks, marshes, valleys, you name it and Argentina has it.
Talking about strange weather phenomenon, the Short San Juan Summer that comes every June; the temperature may go upto 75oF, perfect for people to enjoy the sun for a short period of three to seven days.
If you Seek snow, go south! The Andes Mountains in the west also present icy temperatures. Want to bathe in the sun, the coastal beaches in the east present hot and humid temperatures. This South American paradise is a place you don’t want to leave.

9. Ecuador:

9Spring- the best of seasons is found here in Ecuador, a country though situated on the equator but has temperate climates due to the presence of Andes that bisect the country into two halves. On the west lies the coast having tropical to cool climates, on the east lies the Amazonian forests- tropical climate again. No wonder it was ranked as the top place to tour by an International Magazine in 2009. Rich in biodiversity with 10% of world’s plant and animal species residing here, Ecuador’s Galapagos Islands are the place to be if you want to see the beauty of nature.

8. Bolivia:

8Want to visit the rooftop of the World? Let’s look into Bolivia- another South American heaven! Again having varying elevation of 21,300 feet from north to south, this mountainous paradise contains the world’s highest capital, La Paz and world’s highest Lake Titicaca. Present between the Andes, it has a perfect cold and dry climate.
Travel to the northeast for more humid, hot weather of the Amazon basin to find diverse species of animals and be amazed.
If you think Bolivia’s altitude variation is impressive, prepare to be amazed. For our next stop, we’re heading to the country with the most altitude variation on Earth.

7. Nepal:

7Want to visit a country with the most altitude variation on Earth? Welcome to Nepal, home to the highest peak of the World measured from sea level, Mount Everest. Considering that this place contains eight of the world’s highest peaks, it is sure to satisfy your thirst for adventure. Present between India and China, the altitude variation is sure to satisfy you.
Experience cold temperatures in the northern Himalayas and for warm climates settle for Kathmandu. You can have fun in the monsoon rain in most of Nepal and if you want dry weather, settle on the northern end, the area of Mustang.

6. Tanzania:

6More animals than humans reside in this part of the world. This largest East African country has the Serengeti National Park having the most diverse animal species on the planet- a 14% area of the total land is set aside for animal conservation making it home to a large variety of animals such as zebras and elephants etc.
Although situated at the equator, the temperatures are moderate as a result of the cool breeze coming from the Indian Ocean and Mount Kilimanjaro. Temperature ranging from 68-50o F, Tanzania also has the world’s second largest freshwater Lake Victoria.

5. France:

5Experience a wide variety of climatic conditions in this largest Western European country. Ranging from a beautiful coastline to snow covered peaks, France has it all. Temperature ranging from hot summers on the coast of the Mediterranean to cold winters in the northern regions of the Alps with heavy snow covered peaks; this region of the world is rich in agriculture and the biggest wine producer.

4. Italy:

4Gorgeous mountains, beautiful coastlines and heavenly plains; Italy’s tranquil weather is amongst the best on the continent. This Southern European country has dry, warm summers and mild to cold winters as one moves to the Alps. Home to a large number of islands, Italy’s south west edge marks the Amalfi Coast that has been documented as a World Heritage Site by the UN. Also having volcanoes, Italy is also rich in agricultural land.

3. Spain:

Park Guell in Barcelona, Spain.Spain is located to the south west of Europe and north of Africa and is surrounded by water on three fronts namely, Mediterranean Sea to the east, Atlantic on the south and the Bay of Biscay to the north. Like Italy, Spain too has a number of islands in its territory and shares the Pyrenees with France on the north.
Amongst the most desirable tourist destination are the Canary Islands present on the northwest coast of Africa. Having five different climatic zones going from sea to the peaks, they have moderate temperatures ranging from 64-75oF in winters and summers respectively. Mount Teide a 12,198-foot volcanic peak located on Tenerife Island, is a perfect skiing spot.

2. United States:

2Talk about fertile plains, grand canyons, deserts, valleys, hills, lakes, rainforests, rivers, this largest country of the World has everything for everyone. Fifty states and as many divergent climates starting from tropical beaches in Hawaii to the Alaskan tundra of the north, deserts in the west and plains and forests in the east, it is impossible for you not to find the climate that suits you best! The six diverse regions of the US are home to the Death Valley, the Mississippi River, the Grand Canyon, the Rocky Mountains and the Great Lakes, not to forget the tropical rainforest constituting 97% of animal and 89% of plant species of the World.

1. New Zealand:

1Another country with an incredible presentation of climates is New Zealand. The country has beautiful glaciers and lush green forests, volcanic peaks and peaceful coastlines. The country is fully aware of nature conservation and has a multitude of national parks especially Te Urewera National Park on the North Island prominent for its forests and Rakiura National Park in the south with sandy beaches and bays. Everything type of terrain from deserts, glaciers, geothermal vents to rainforests are found. Everything sums up to contrasting climates- warm and tropical in the north, moderate towards the south, wet west and drier east.


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