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Socotra
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Socotra (Arabic سقطرى ; Suquṭra) is an island and three islets in the Indian Ocean, an offshore territory of Yemen, near the "horn" of Somalia. CitiesOther destinationsUnderstandDue to its remarkable biodiversity, with over a third of the local plant species found nowhere else, Socotra has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With over 40,000 inhabitants, though, it's not just a nature reserve. Get inYemenia flies once a week from Sanaa and Aden to Socotra Island Airport (IATA: SCT) near Hadiboh. Felix Airways flies several times each week from Riyan (IATA: RIY). See http://www.felixairways.com/schedule.php. Get aroundThere is no public transport, but car rental is available. SeeItinerariesDoEatDrinkStay safeGet out
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