These 10 Countries Have the Highest Rainfall in the World, Is Indonesia One of Them?

Several countries, especially those located near the equator, have high rainfall, according to the World Bank. Rainfall is the amount of rain that falls in a certain area over a specific period, measured in millimeters (mm).

Rainfall in an area is influenced by several factors, such as topography, wind direction, latitude, and distance from water sources.

According to Basic Planet, Indonesia is among the top 10 countries with the highest rainfall in the world. Indonesia's average rainfall ranks 9th, at 2,702 mm per year.

Indonesia is a country with warm water reservoirs, which strongly stimulate the tropical climate to cause more rain. 81% of Indonesia's total land area is covered with warm waters.

The rainy season in Indonesia begins in December and ends in March. The western and northern regions of Indonesia experience the highest rainfall compared to other regions.

Meanwhile, Colombia ranks first as the country with the highest rainfall in the world. The average rainfall in the country is recorded at 3,240 mm per year.

Next is Sao Tome with an average rainfall of 3,200 mm per year, followed by Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands at 3,142 mm per year and 3,028 mm per year, respectively.

Here are the top 10 countries with the highest average rainfall:

1. Colombia: 3,240 mm per year
2. Sao Tome: 3,200 mm per year
3. Papua New Guinea: 3,142 mm per year
4. Solomon Islands: 3,028 mm per year
5. Panama: 2,929 mm per year
6. Costa Rica: 2,926 mm per year
7. Malaysia: 2,875 mm per year
8. Brunei Darussalam: 2,722 mm per year
9. Indonesia: 2,702 mm per year
10. Bangladesh: 2,666 mm per year

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