Socotra, Somalia’s lost island

Socotra, Somalia’s lost island

The island of Socotra represents around 95% of the landmass of the Socotra archipelago. It lies 380 kilometres (205 nautical miles) south of the Arabian Peninsula, 240 km (130 nmi) east of Somalia. The island is geographically a part of Africa. The island is isolated and home to a high number of endemic species.

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