Sokotra
Socotra Island is a small archipelago, one of the four islands of the Indian Ocean. With a total area of about 3,600 km2, it is located on the Arabian Sea coast of the Republic of Yemen. It is 130 km long and 40 km wide. In translation, Socotra means the island of happiness.
Several million years ago, Socotra separated from the mainland and became the most isolated place on the planet, as a result, the landscape of the area is unique, fabulous, very mysterious and unusual. For all this, the island owes to nature itself, which has created a truly amazing piece of paradise on earth.
The local area is very diverse – sandy beaches turning into limestone plateaus, as well as many caves and mountains rising up to 1.5 km.
The climate is desert-tropical, with temperatures reaching 50 degrees Celsius in late spring and summer.
Its nature is unique, and the island is considered unique because of its landscapes. There are about 700 species of flora and fauna of amazing beauty, which are adjacent to silence and ocean beaches.
The main symbol of the island Socotra are mushroom-shaped trees. Another name "Dragon Tree" was given due to the protruding resin on the bark of the trees, which was associated with the dragon's blood. The resin's constituent elements have healing properties.
Another amazing plant is the desert rose, which looks like a blooming elephant's foot. An interesting type of flora is the Cucumber Tree, the fruits of which really resemble the taste of cucumber. Most of the trees look so unusual that they make you doubt their real existence.
The territory is home to about 200 species of birds. The largest inhabitants of the waters are whales, dolphins, sperm whales, and many different crabs, corals, and fish. The island is also home to reptiles and mammals.
The island's population consists of 40 thousand inhabitants, the original image of the area has been preserved to this day, many still live without electricity and running water. The entire infrastructure of the island is located in the city of Hadibo. An interesting custom of the local population is that they greet each other with their noses.
Socotra is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
By visiting Socotra, you can take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy the extraordinary beauty of the area, where the influence of people on nature turned out to be the most minimal, here you can have an interesting time for lovers of eco-tourism and outdoor activities.
