Socotra Island

Socotra, also known as Saqatri, is a Yemeni island in the Indian Ocean. Situated between the Guardafui Channel and the Arabian Sea, it lies near major shipping routes. Socotra is the largest of the six islands in the Socotra archipelago as it comprises around 95% of the landmass of the archipelago. It lies 380 kilometres south of the Arabian Peninsula an…
Socotra, also known as Saqatri, is a Yemeni island in the Indian Ocean. Situated between the Guardafui Channel and the Arabian Sea, it lies near major shipping routes. Socotra is the largest of the six islands in the Socotra archipelago as it comprises around 95% of the landmass of the archipelago. It lies 380 kilometres south of the Arabian Peninsula and 240 km east of the Horn of Africa, making it geographically a part of Africa. The inhabitants of the island are called Socotrans, and they speak Arabic and Soqotri.
  • Location: Between the Guardafui Channel and the Arabian Sea
  • Population: 60,000
  • Archipelago: Socotra
  • Area: 3,796 km² (1,466 sq mi)
  • Length: 132 km (82 mi)
  • Width: 50 km (31 mi)
  • Highest elevation: 1,503 m (4931 ft)
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