Socotra Archipelago Governorate

The Socotra Archipelago consists of four main islands with mountains reaching 1,503 meters and narrow coastal plains along the northern and southern shores.

The region maintained Christian communities until the 17th century and later came under British protection in the 1880s before joining unified Yemen.

The inhabitants communicate in Soqotri, a distinct Semitic language that connects to other modern South Arabian languages across the entire archipelago.

Transportation within the archipelago relies on minibuses and 4WD vehicles, with limited maritime connections to mainland Yemen through the port of Mukalla.

The archipelago contains over 700 plant species found nowhere else on Earth, including the distinctive dragon blood tree with red medicinal sap.

Location: Yemen

Capital city: Hadibu

Elevation above the sea: 257 m

GPS coordinates: 12.50000,53.83333

Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:30