60 remarkable locations from around the world
The deepest, highest, and lowest places on Earth
TRAVEL Extreme destinations
What is the most distant point from an ocean? Where is the highest permanent human settlement located, or the lowest commercial airport? And what is the greatest vertical drop found anywhere?
Our world is a place of extremes, a planet of mind-boggling contrast that puzzles and amazes us in equal measure. And it's always full of surprises! So, do you know the answers to the questions above?
Click through the following gallery for a list of 60 extreme points on Earth that will have you shaking your head in disbelief.