Fun facts about Socotra
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Socotra has been dubbed the Galapagos of the Indian Ocean due to its ecological diversity and high rates of endemism.
Socotra
Yemen
Socotra, locally known as Saqatri, is a Yemeni island in the Indian Ocean. It is situated between the Gulf of Aden, the Guardafui Channel and the Arabian Sea, and lies near major shipping routes. The largest of the six islands in the Socotra archipelago, it comprises around 95% of the landmass of the archipelago.
From the “Endemism” section
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The island is home to the Etruscan shrew, which is the smallest mammal in the world by mass.
Socotra
Yemen
Socotra, locally known as Saqatri, is a Yemeni island in the Indian Ocean. It is situated between the Gulf of Aden, the Guardafui Channel and the Arabian Sea, and lies near major shipping routes. The largest of the six islands in the Socotra archipelago, it comprises around 95% of the landmass of the archipelago.
From the “Endemism” section
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The only port on Socotra is located 5 kilometers east of Hadibu.
Socotra
Yemen
Socotra, locally known as Saqatri, is a Yemeni island in the Indian Ocean. It is situated between the Gulf of Aden, the Guardafui Channel and the Arabian Sea, and lies near major shipping routes. The largest of the six islands in the Socotra archipelago, it comprises around 95% of the landmass of the archipelago.
From the “Transport” section
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Prior to the construction of the Socotra airport, the island could only be reached by a cargo ship.
Socotra
Yemen
Socotra, locally known as Saqatri, is a Yemeni island in the Indian Ocean. It is situated between the Gulf of Aden, the Guardafui Channel and the Arabian Sea, and lies near major shipping routes. The largest of the six islands in the Socotra archipelago, it comprises around 95% of the landmass of the archipelago.
From the “Tourism” section
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The island received over 1,000 tourists each year until 2014, but has since been affected by the civil war.
Socotra
Yemen
Socotra, locally known as Saqatri, is a Yemeni island in the Indian Ocean. It is situated between the Gulf of Aden, the Guardafui Channel and the Arabian Sea, and lies near major shipping routes. The largest of the six islands in the Socotra archipelago, it comprises around 95% of the landmass of the archipelago.
From the “Tourism” section
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Photo: Public Domain