Among the 195 countries in the world, Egypt is ranked quite tragically as the driest, with an average annual rainfall of 0.7 inch (18 mm).
The African country of Libya is the second-driest nation, and has an average rainfall of 2.2 inches (56 mm). It has the largest proven oil reserves on the entire African continent.
Saudi Arabia’s history is laden with the mixture of oil and religion, both of which have brought the country to the forefront of globalization.
Another country found in the Arabian Desert, Qatar is renowned for its oil reserves and the Pearl Island, which is the third-largest artificial island in the world.
Singapore is an equatorial island nation that is known for its cleanliness and its prestigious architecture.
Known for its beautiful beaches, Sierra Leone is nestled alongside Liberia on the western coast of Africa. The country receives 99.4 inches (2,526 mm) of precipitation every year.
Arriving on this list from the Pacific Ocean is the country of Fiji, where the annual rainfall amounts to 102 inches (2,592 mm).
Nestled on the southern coast of the Asian continent is the country of Bangladesh, which receives 105 inches (2,666 mm) of rainfall every year.
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