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Socotra

Yemen

Socotra

LocationYemen
RegionSocotra Archipelago
TypeUNESCO World Heritage Site
Coordinates12.5000°, 54.0000°
Established2008
Area3796
Nearest CityHadiboh (0 mi)

About Socotra

Socotra is an archipelago of four islands known for its remarkable biodiversity and high level of endemism. The main island features unique dragon blood trees and bottle trees that are found nowhere else on Earth. About 37% of its plant species, 90% of its reptile species and 95% of its land snail species are endemic to the archipelago.