Socotra - Wikipedia
Culturally and politically, the island is a part of Yemen, but geographically it belongs to Africa as it represents a continental fragment that is geologically linked to the continental African Somali Plate.
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2024年1月30日 · Socotra Island is one of the most beautiful and unspoiled islands in the world. The island is well known for its Dragon Blood Trees and its surreal landscapes full of towering sand dunes and deep canyons, making it one of the most beautiful UNESCO sites in the world.
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2025年1月11日 · Socotra, island in the Indian Ocean about 210 miles (340 km) southeast of Yemen, to which it belongs. The largest of several islands extending eastward from the Horn of Africa, it has an area of about 1,400 square miles (3,600 square km).
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2024年12月6日 · This tiny Yemeni island feels like it belongs to another world, with its surreal landscapes, unique wildlife, and warm Socotri culture. Whether it’s the iconic Dragon Blood Trees, pristine beaches, or hidden lagoons, every corner of Socotra offers something extraordinary to …
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The Socotra Archipelago in Yemen has long been a land of mystery. Over the centuries travellers returned from the Indian Ocean isles with bizarre tales – of trees yielding dragon’s blood and cucumbers, forest of frankincense, and towering pinnacles in the mist.
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2024年12月24日 · Socotra is an isolated island that has always been safe and attracted visitors, despite belonging to war-torn Yemen. Home to around 60,000 people, Socotra is also rich in unique flora and fauna that helped it to be designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2008.
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2024年12月31日 · Embark on an adventure to the mesmerizing Island of Socotra, bewitched by the allure of ancient ruins, legendary stories, and the captivating influence of Arab traditions. Discover stunning scenery, secret caves, and a wide variety of plants along mystical paths.
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2024年6月17日 · In 2015, Yemen’s civil war severed this remote Arabian island’s air link to the outside world. However, with the easing of tensions, flights have quietly resumed, opening up this ecological Eden to visitors again. Socotra is located in the Indian Ocean and closer to Somalia than Mainland Yemen.
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2024年12月4日 · Socotra is a small island located in the Yemeni Strait in the middle of the Indian Ocean, close to the Gulf of Aden. While the island is part of Yemen, it sits closer to the coast of Somalia. Socotra island is part of an Archipelago – the Socotra Archipelago – made up of four islands which are all UNESCO World Heritage sites.
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2024年5月26日 · Nestled in the Arabian Sea, off the coast of Yemen, lies the extraordinary island of Socotra. Renowned for its unique biodiversity and surreal landscapes, Socotra has often been described as the “most alien-looking place on Earth.”