The world is so big, so there are a lot of new things happening, for example, some countries have very low terrain, and some of the land is even below sea level. Let's introduce you to the ten countries with the lowest terrain in the world, and let's see if there are any countries you don't expect.
1. Netherlands
Known as the land of windmills, the Netherlands is the lowest country in the world, with a quarter of its area below sea level. A third of the area is only 1 metre above sea level.
2. Lithuania
Lithuania has a land area of only 65,000 km², an average altitude of only 87 meters, and is prone to flooding due to the high amount of rainfall in the region.
3. Qatar
Qatar is located on the southwestern coast of the Persian Gulf, and most of Qatar is occupied by sand-covered deserts, with a maximum altitude of 105 meters. The average elevation of the entire country is about 27.31 meters.
4. Latvia
Latvia has a land area of 64,589 square kilometers, and the highest point in Latvia is Mount Gezina with a maximum altitude of 311 meters, and the average elevation of the entire country is about 87 meters.
5. Bahamas
The Bahamas is an island nation located on the west coast of the Atlantic Ocean, consisting of 19 islands containing 700 islands and coral reefs. The average elevation of the entire country is about 63 meters.
6. Singapore
Singapore is an island country in Southeast Asia, the country is low-lying and flat, the country consists of Singapore Island and 63 nearby islands, the highest elevation is 163 meters, and the average elevation of the whole country is about 15 meters.
7. Tuvalu
Tuvalu is a southern island country in the Central Pacific Ocean, and the country is known for its extremely low elevation, with the average elevation of the entire country being around 4.5 meters. Tuvalu is currently heavily affected by rising sea levels.
8. Marshall Islands
The Marshall Islands is located in the Mid-Pacific Micronesia region, a country of 29 atolls and 5 islets, with an average elevation of about 3 meters, which is greatly affected by sea level rise.
9. Kiribati
Kiribati is located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, and the country is made up of 33 large and small islands, with an average elevation of about 2 meters above sea level throughout the country.
10. Maldives
The Maldives is an archipelagic country in the Indian Ocean, with an average elevation of about 1.2 meters above sea level throughout the country.