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7. La Rinconada, Peru
This town is a record breaker due to the fact that it is at 5,100 m above sea level, and it takes several hours from the nearest town to go to La Rinconada. Most of the town’s residents live in poverty and they rely on gold production from gold mines that are located in the vicinity of the town.
8. Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada
Located 1,300 miles away from Ottawa, you can go to Iqaluit, only by air or sea. It was first settled in 1942 and earned the city status back in 2001. It has around 7,700 residents and it has five schools. The lowest recorded temperature was -45.6-Celsius degrees.
9. Torshavn, Faroe Islands
Torshavn is the capital of the Faroe Islands, and it has a very interesting name. In Danish, it means Thor’s harbor. It has a population of more than 13,000 people and it’s known for its hospitality. If you ever think of going to visit this place, the Torshavn Cathedral is a spot that you should check out.