A city built entirely underground

Geography
A city built entirely underground

Coober Pedy, Australia, is a unique underground city where residents live in "dugouts" to escape extreme heat, enjoying a constant 25°C year-round.

Imagine living in a town where most homes are dug into the earth! Coober Pedy, Australia, is that place. Residents live underground in "dugouts" to escape scorching 50°C (122°F) summer temperatures, enjoying a constant 25°C (77°F) year-round without air conditioning.

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