The remote island of Socotra in Yemen possesses a special landscape like stepping out of a sci-fi movie. Due to isolation from the world, many creatures here have strange appearances as if they came from another planet.
Over millions of years, the isolated island in the Arabian Sea has developed a unique biological flora, unlike anywhere else in the world.
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ISOLATED ISLAND
Socotra Island is one of the four major archipelagos of the Indian Ocean, isolated from the rest of the world. It has a hot, dry climate and was once part of Africa about 6 million years ago. The Socotra Islands include the islands: Socotra, Abd al Kuri, Samhah and Darsa, with a total area of about 3,800 square kilometers, belonging to the Republic of Yemen (Southwest Asia).
Socotra Island is located 240km east of Africa and 380km south of the Arabian peninsula. Called an island (formed by volcanic eruptions) but in fact, Socotra has a continental origin, so geologists have not found traces of volcanoes here.
The name Socotra in the Sanskrit language means "island of happiness". If you are still in doubt about this name, Socotra has beautiful beaches, isolated from the outside world and has a wonderful ecosystem with its own unique identity.
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ECOSYSTEM HAVE 1-0-2
According to scientists studying Socotra, many of the plants here are more than 20 million years old. There are hundreds of exclusive plant species on the island, some of which a third cannot grow anywhere in the world. In other words, Socotra is home to exotic plants.
This is the land of the legendary dragon's blood tree, which has terrified sailors from all over the world for a long time. Many people also believe that this place is the original Geometric Garden. Blood dragon trees are like big cars, suitable for the disabled climate in Socotra
Like the rich flora, Socotra has a unique fauna. Some birds are found only on the island and do not live elsewhere. In Socotra, there are cats with a much larger size than the usual ones, weighing up to 12 kg. They are believed to be descendants of feral cats brought here by the first settlers.
HERITAGE ISLAND
In 2008, UNESCO recognized Socotra as a World Natural Heritage Site, because of its unique and untouched beauty. Socotra boasts three ideal terrains, including coastal plains, limestone plateaus with caves, and the Haghier Mountains.
In addition, visitors can visit the seabed to have the opportunity to admire the shipwrecks, experience for themselves the feeling of horror mixed with a little bit of excitement that has so far only been observed through science films.
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