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Largest of four islands of the Socotra Archipelago, Yemen
Socotra, locally known as Saqatri, is a Yemeni island in the Indian Ocean. It is situated between the Gulf of Aden, the Guardafui Channel and the Arabian
Socotra
Archipelago in the Indian Ocean and governorate of Yemen
The Socotra Archipelago (Arabic: أرخبيل سقطرى, romanized: ʾArḫabīl Suquṭrā), officially the Socotra Archipelago Governorate (Arabic: محافظة أرخبيل سقطرى
Socotra_Governorate
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up Socotra, socotra, or Soqotra in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Socotra is an island in Yemen. Socotra may also refer to: Socotra Governorate
Socotra_(disambiguation)
Species of plant
Dracaena cinnabari, the Socotra dragon tree, or dragon blood tree, is a dragon tree native to the Socotra archipelago, part of Yemen, located in the Arabian
Dracaena_cinnabari
2018 occupation of Yemeni island group
troops with artillery and armored vehicles to the Yemeni archipelago of Socotra in the Guardafui Channel without prior coordination with the Yemeni government
United Arab Emirates occupation of Socotra
United_Arab_Emirates_occupation_of_Socotra
The history of the Yemenite archipelago of Socotra describes the cultures, events, peoples and strategic relevance for sea trade for the archipelago.
History_of_Socotra
Airport in Yemen
Socotra Airport (Arabic: مطار سقطرى) is an airport in Socotra, Yemen (IATA: SCT, ICAO: OYSQ). It is the only commercial airport that serves the Socotra
Socotra_Airport
1507 Portuguese victory over the Mahra Sultanate
The Battle of Socotra was a military engagement that took place on Socotra Island in 1507, and which resulted in the occupation of the Island by the Portuguese
Battle_of_Socotra
Disputed submerged rock in the Yellow Sea
Socotra Rock, also known as Ieodo (Korean: 이어도), Parangdo (파랑도), or Suyan Islet (simplified Chinese: 苏岩礁; traditional Chinese: 蘇巖礁; pinyin: Sūyán Jiāo)
Socotra_Rock
Portuguese rule of island
Portuguese Socotra (Portuguese: Socotorá Portuguesa) refers to the period during which the island of Socotra was ruled by the Portuguese Empire. Captured
Portuguese_Socotra
This is a list of spider species that occur on Socotra. Unless otherwise noted, they are endemic (they occur only there). Agelenella pusilla (Pocock,
List_of_spiders_of_Socotra
2020 takeover in Yemen
Arab Emirates-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) took over the Socotra Archipelago Governorate. After the Arab Spring reached the capital of the
Southern Transitional Council takeover of Socotra
Southern_Transitional_Council_takeover_of_Socotra
Terrestrial ecoregion that covers the Socotra Archipelago
The Socotra Island xeric shrublands is a terrestrial ecoregion that covers the large island of Socotra and several smaller islands that constitute the
Socotra Island xeric shrublands
Socotra_Island_xeric_shrublands
Species of bird
The Socotra cormorant (Phalacrocorax nigrogularis) is a threatened species of cormorant that is endemic to the Persian Gulf and the south-east coast of
Socotra_cormorant
Species of plant
stand of A. obesum var. socotranum, Socotra A. obesum var. socotranum, trunk of single extreme pachycaul specimen, Socotra Group of plants growing in scrubland
Adenium_obesum
Regional geology of part of Yemen
The geology of Socotra is part of the national geology of Yemen. Ancient Precambrian metamorphic rocks are intruded by younger igneous rocks, overlain
Geology_of_Socotra
Socotra is the largest island in the Socotra Archipelago, which also includes Abd al Kuri, Samhah, and Darsah. The islands are in the Indian Ocean east
List of endemic plants of Socotra
List_of_endemic_plants_of_Socotra
Ocean strait on the Horn of Africa
Ras Asir-Socotra Strait, the Cape Guardafui Strait, the Guardafui-Socotra Channel, the Guardafui Channel, the Cape Guardafui Channel, the Socotra Strait
Guardafui_Channel
Port in Yemen
The Port of Socotra is a port in Yemen. It is located in Socotra Governorate. The port was constructed in 1996 with a 45-meter berth and a 5-meter draft
Port_of_Socotra
Species of bird
The Socotra starling (Onychognathus frater) is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is endemic to Socotra island, which is off the southeast
Socotra_starling
The national flag of Yemen (Arabic: علم اليمن, romanized: 'Alam al-Yaman) is the official flag of the Republic of Yemen. It was adopted on 22 May 1990
Flag_of_Yemen
Extinct Swahili variety formerly spoken on Socotra, Yemen
Socotra Swahili is an extinct variety of Swahili, a Bantu language, that was formerly spoken on the island of Socotra in Yemen. It was reported to be
Socotra_Swahili_language
List of subdivisions in Yemen
countries. South Yemen consisted of modern Aden, Abyan, Mahrah, Hadramaut, Socotra, Lahij, and Shabwah Governorates, while the rest made up North Yemen (also
Governorates_of_Yemen
British ship
SS Socotra was a British general purpose cargo ship built for P&O and launched in 1896. The vessel served in commercial cargo service to and from Far
SS_Socotra
Species of bird
The Socotra sunbird (Chalcomitra balfouri) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is endemic to Socotra. Its natural habitats are tropical
Socotra_sunbird
Town in Socotra Governorate, Yemen
romanized: Shiq; Arabic: سوق) is a town on the north-eastern coast of the island of Socotra, Yemen. It is located in the Hidaybu District on the eastern end of the
Suq,_Yemen
Species of tarantula
described by Reginald Innes Pocock in 1897. The species is also called Socotra Island blue baboon tarantula, usually shortened to blue baboon tarantula
Monocentropus_balfouri
Continent
Mayotte and Réunion, France Southern Provinces, Morocco Zanzibar, Tanzania Socotra, Yemen Languages 1250–3000 native languages Time zone UTC-1 to UTC+4 Largest
Africa
Town in Socotra, Yemen
administrative capital of Socotra Governorate, a governorate of Yemen. It is situated on the northeastern coast of Socotra in the Socotra Archipelago. It hosts
Hadibu
Species of bird
The Socotra warbler (Incana incana) is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae. It is monotypic within the genus Incana. It is endemic to Socotra. Its
Socotra_warbler
Country in West Asia
country in West Asia. Located in southern Arabia, the country includes the Socotra Archipelago and borders Saudi Arabia to the north, Oman to the northeast
Yemen
Species of terrestrial freshwater crab
Socotra pseudocardisoma (known colloquially as the Socotra karst crab) is a limestone dwelling species of terrestrial freshwater crab endemic to Socotra
Socotra_pseudocardisoma
1432–1967 sultanate in modern-day Yemen
later years as the Mahra State of Qishn and Socotra, or sometimes the Mahra Sultanate of Ghayda and Socotra, and formerly as the Afrari Arab Sultanate
Mahra_Sultanate
island archipelago, Socotra. Hadibu Qalansiyah Qād̨ub Qashio Jo'oh Da'ira Steroh Mori Nait Di Asmo Erissel Ghubbah Suq Kinshia Kilmia Google Maps: Socotra
List of cities in Socotra archipelago
List_of_cities_in_Socotra_archipelago
2015 Yemeni film
Socotra: The Hidden Land is a documentary film produced by Kilogram Box in 2015. The documentary examines how the society of the island of Socotra, Yemen
Socotra:_The_Hidden_Land
SPC–PLC clashes in Yemen
Hudaydah Al Hudaydah city UAE occupation of Socotra Victory from God Jabara Al-Jawf offensive STC takeover of Socotra Al Bayda offensive Assassination of Thabet
2026_Yemen_offensives
Species of plant
flowering plant in the family Lythraceae. It is endemic to the island of Socotra (Yemen). Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. The
Punica_protopunica
Arabian Sea islander ethnic group
of Socotra. They speak the Soqotri language, a Modern South Arabian language in the Afroasiatic family. The Soqotrans primarily inhabit the Socotra Archipelago
Soqotrans
Species of bird
The Socotra cisticola (Cisticola haesitatus) or island cisticola is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae. It is endemic to Socotra Island in the
Socotra_cisticola
Town in Socotra Governorate, Yemen
romanized: Ghubbah; alt. Gubba or Ghoba) is a village on the main island of Socotra, Yemen (situated south-southeast of the Arabian Peninsula and Yemeni mainland
Ghubbah_(Socotra)
Military unit
100 troops, artillery and armoured vehicles to the Yemeni archipelago of Socotra in Arabian Sea without prior coordination with the Government of Yemen
United_Arab_Emirates_Army
Yemeni ethnographic group in southern Arabia
Arabia especially in the Al-Mahra Governorate in Yemen and the island of Socotra in the Guardafui Channel. They are named after Mahra bin Haydan. They can
Mahris
Species of plant
socotranus, the cucumber tree. The species is endemic to the island of Socotra in Yemen, and is the only species in the Cucurbitaceae to grow in a tree
Dendrosicyos
Species of bird
The Socotra bunting (Emberiza socotrana) is a species of bird in the family Emberizidae. It is endemic to the island of Socotra, where its natural habitat
Socotra_bunting
Battle in 1507
island of Socotra was inhabited by Nestorian Christians and might prove useful in suppressing hostile Muslim shipping in the Indian Ocean. Socotra was then
Portuguese_conquest_of_Hormuz
Species of snake
The Socotra worm snake (Xerotyphlops socotranus) is a species of snake in the Typhlopidae family. It is found only on the island of Socotra in Yemen.
Socotra_worm_snake
troops with artillery and armored vehicles to the Yemeni archipelago of Socotra in the Guardafui Channel without prior coordination with the Yemeni government
Emirati_war_crimes
Species of lizard
The Socotra rock gecko (Pristurus sokotranus) is a species of lizard in the Sphaerodactylidae family found on Socotra Island. Phylogenetic studies have
Socotra_rock_gecko
Governorate of Yemen
Socotra Archipelago was transferred from the Aden Governorate to the Hadhramaut Governorate in 2004. It was subsequently separated to create Socotra Governorate
Hadhramaut_Governorate
Cave on Socotra, Yemen
Cave or Hawk Cave (Arabic: كهف حوق) is a limestone cave on the island of Socotra, Yemen. It is located in the Hala spot approximately 1.5 km from the north-eastern
Hoq_Cave
Species of bird
The Socotra white-eye (Zosterops socotranus) is a bird species in the family Zosteropidae. It is found on the island of Socotra and in Somaliland.[citation
Socotra_white-eye
Genus of flowering plants
(Punica granatum). The other species, the Socotra pomegranate (Punica protopunica), is endemic to the island of Socotra. It differs in having pink (not red)
Punica
Species of owl
The Socotra scops owl (Otus socotranus) is a small owl endemic to the island of Socotra, Yemen. The Socotra scops owl was previously lumped with the African
Socotra_scops_owl
The Emblem of Yemen depicts a golden eagle of Saladin with a scroll between its claws. On the scroll is written the name of the country in Arabic: الجمهورية
Emblem_of_Yemen
Species of bird
The Socotra sparrow (Passer insularis) is a passerine bird endemic to the islands of Socotra, Samhah, and Darsah in the Indian Ocean, off the Horn of Africa
Socotra_sparrow
Species of bird
The Socotra buzzard (Buteo socotraensis) is a medium to large bird of prey that is sometimes considered a subspecies of the widespread common buzzard
Socotra_buzzard
Group of South Semitic languages of Arabia and Socotra
small populations inhabiting the Arabian Peninsula, in Yemen (including Socotra) and Oman. Together with the Ethiosemitic and Sayhadic languages, the Western
Modern_South_Arabian
27 BC–476/1453 AD state and civilization
Puteoli Qal'at al-Bahrain Qandala Quilon Rhacotis Sarapion Satingpra Sidon Socotra Sounagoura Thapsus Trincomalee Tulum Tyndis Tyre Wadi al-Jarf Zanzibar
Roman_Empire
Mountain range situated on the island of Socotra, Yemen
The Hajhir Mountains is a mountain range situated on the island of Socotra, Yemen. The mountain range reaches a height of 1,519 meters (4,984 ft) at Mount
Hajhir_Mountains
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people in Yemen face severe challenges not experienced by non-LGBTQ residents. Same-sex sexual activity
LGBTQ_rights_in_Yemen
Species of bird
The Nubian nightjar (Caprimulgus nubicus) is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It is found in salt marshes of Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea
Nubian_nightjar
South Korean ocean platform in the East China Sea
ocean platform constructed by South Korea and placed on the submerged Socotra Rock in the East China Sea. The stated purpose of the platform is the collection
Ieodo_Ocean_Research_Station
Species of lizard
The Socotra skink (Trachylepis socotrana) is a species of skink found in Socotra. Anderson, S.C.; Sindaco, R.; Grieco, C.; Ineich, I.; Pupin, F.; Riservato
Trachylepis_socotrana
Political organisation in Yemen
Governorates of Hadramaut, Abyan, Shabwa, Al-Mahrah, and the island of Socotra dismissed the move as a "clear and definite coup". In Aden, the movement's
Southern_Transitional_Council
North Indian Ocean cyclone in 2023
rains in Socotra, along with reported high waves, floods and landslides. Torrential rain on Saturday caused flooding on the island of Socotra as the cyclone
Cyclone_Tej
Species of owl
The African scops owl (Otus senegalensis) is a small owl which is widespread in sub-Saharan Africa. The African scops owl was formally described in 1837
African_scops_owl
Hadhramawt, Hajjah, Ibb, Lahij, Ma’rib, Raymah, Sa’dah, Shabwah (Ataq), Socotra, and Ta’izz. Formal government authority is centralized in the capital
Politics_of_Yemen
Village in Socotra, Yemen
of Socotra, Yemen. List of cities in Socotra archipelago "Kilmia, Muḩāfaz̧at Ḩaḑramawt, Yemen". mindat.org. Retrieved 7 April 2021. "Kilmia, Socotra, Former
Kilmia
Village in Socotra, Yemen
settlement in the foothills of Hajhir, Socotra, Yemen. The name is also given to a nearby ridge. List of cities in Socotra archipelago Bezdek, Jan; Purchart
Di_Asmo
Continent
transcontinental country. While its mainland is geographically part of Asia, the Socotra Archipelago islands are geographically located in Africa. This article
Asia
Bright red plant-based resin
century Periplus Maris Erythraei (xxx.10.17) as one of the products of Socotra. Socotra had been an important trading centre since at least the time of the
Dragon's_blood
Genus of flowering plants
of the species are native to Africa (including the Canary Islands and Socotra), southern Asia, and northern Australia, but also seven species in Hawai'i
Dracaena_(plant)
Portuguese explorer (c.1460–c.1540)
in this fleet that subsequently detached. Their mission was to conquer Socotra Island and build a fortress there, hoping to close the trade in the Red
Tristão_da_Cunha
country including the Socotra buzzard, the Socotra scops owl, the Socotra cisticola, the Socotra warbler, the Socotra starling, the Socotra sunbird, the Arabian
Wildlife_of_Yemen
2023 novel by Shannon Chakraborty
Queen Bilqis by the moon manzil Al-Dabaran. The Marawati tracks Falco to Socotra. There, Amina is confronted by a demon named Raksh. Raksh is Amina’s husband
The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi
The_Adventures_of_Amina_al-Sirafi
Species of lizard
The Socotra leaf-toed gecko (Hemidactylus forbesii) is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to the island of Abd al-Kuri
Socotra_leaf-toed_gecko
Species of lizard
(Chamaeleo monachus) is a species of chameleon endemic to the island of Socotra. When alarmed, it makes a hissing noise, and depending on its mood, it
Chamaeleo_monachus
Protected lagoon in Socotra, Yemen
لاجون, also transliterated Ditwah Lagoon) is a lagoon on the coast of Socotra, Yemen. Located on the island's northwest coast near Qalansiyah, the saline
Detwah_Lagoon
Country in East Asia
Ulleungdo and the Liancourt Rocks (Dokdo/Takeshima), while Marado and Socotra Rock are the southernmost islands of South Korea. South Korea tends to
South_Korea
Genus of grasses
Madagascar Lepturus boinensis A.Camus - Madagascar Lepturus calcareus Cope - Socotra Lepturus copeanus B.K.Simon - Australia Lepturus geminatus C.E.Hubb. -
Lepturus
District in Socotra, Yemen
is one of two districts of the Socotra Governorate, Yemen. It occupies the western part of the main island of Socotra archipelago, and all other islands
Qulensya wa Abd al Kuri district
Qulensya_wa_Abd_al_Kuri_district
As Yemen is a mostly-Muslim nation, polygamy is lawful. Polygamy is permissible in Islam up to four wives, as long as the husband devotes equal attention
Polygamy_in_Yemen
(2023) The Return (2023) Road of Doom (2023) Roots (2023) Socotra: He'r wa Imshin (2014) Socotra: The Hidden Land (2015) Stray Flowers (2023) When I Grow
List_of_Yemeni_films
This is a list of diplomatic missions of Yemen, excluding honorary consulates. Embassy in Berlin Embassy in Brussels Embassy in London Embassy in Moscow
List of diplomatic missions of Yemen
List_of_diplomatic_missions_of_Yemen
3rd-century tablet with Palmyrene writing found in Hoq Cave, Socotra, Yemen
Tablet De Geest is a wooden tablet found in the Hoq Cave on the island of Socotra, in the Guardafui Channel off the tip of the Horn of Africa. The wooden
Tablet_De_Geest
Military of the United Arab Emirates
deployment to Socotra over". Al Jazeera. Archived from the original on 18 May 2018. Retrieved 11 April 2019. "Yemen, UAE Agree on Deal Over Socotra". Al Bawaba
United Arab Emirates Armed Forces
United_Arab_Emirates_Armed_Forces
Island in the Socotra Archipelago, Yemen
As a part of the Socotra Archipelago Governorate of Yemen, it lies about 65 miles (105 km) southwest of the main island of Socotra. Its terrain primarily
Abd_al_Kuri
Species of plant
Sparrmanniaceae family. It is found only on the islands of Socotra and Samhah in Yemen's Socotra Archipelago. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical
Corchorus_erodioides
Town in Socotra Governorate, Yemen
island of Socotra. It is located in the Hidaybu District close to Socotra Airport. With a population of 929 it is the third largest town of Socotra. List
Qadub
Place in Hadhramaut, Yemen
romanized: Qulansiya; alt. Qalansiyah, Qalansia) is a town on the main island of Socotra, Yemen. It is located in the Qulensya wa Abd al Kuri District, and its
Qulensya
Armed conflict in the Middle East
with one notable exception being the remote Indian Ocean archipelago of Socotra, where the war spread due to the South Yemen insurgency in 2017. On 30
Yemeni civil war (2014–present)
Yemeni_civil_war_(2014–present)
Species of flowering plant
that grows in the form of a bush. It is found on the Arabian Peninsula, Socotra, Somalia and Djibouti. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry
Euryops_arabicus
South Semitic language of Socotra, Yemen
a South Semitic language spoken by the Soqotrans on the islands of the Socotra Archipelago in Yemen. Soqotri is one of six languages that form a group
Soqotri_language
Species of beetle
a species of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae. It is found in Yemen (Socotra). Adults reach a length of about 8–10.6 mm (0.31–0.42 in) for males and
Canuschiza_zerig
Hanish Jabal al-Tair Kamaran Perim Zubair Zuqar Island Socotra Abd al Kuri Samhah Darsah This is a list of islands of Yemen. Yemen portal List of islands
List_of_islands_of_Yemen
Species of beetle
a species of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae. It is found in Yemen (Socotra). Adults reach a length of about 12.9–16.4 mm (0.51–0.65 in) for males
Canuschiza_dracaena
Species of spider
of spider in the family Theridiidae. It is native to mainland Yemen and Socotra. "ITIS - Report: Latrodectus hystrix". www.itis.gov. Retrieved 2023-04-12
Latrodectus_hystrix
Middle Eastern folktale from Lebanon
The Tale of Clever Hasan and the Talking Horse is a Middle Eastern tale published by author Habib Katibah [ar], about the friendship between a prince and
The Tale of Clever Hasan and the Talking Horse
The_Tale_of_Clever_Hasan_and_the_Talking_Horse
British science communicator
In her TED talk, Al-Shamahi describes her reconnaissance expedition to Socotra, a Yemeni island. The expedition was funded by the MBI Al Jaber Foundation
Ella_Al-Shamahi
Species of moth
by Hermann Heinrich Hacker and Aidas Saldaitis in 2010. It is found on Socotra, an island off Yemen. Wikispecies has information related to Acantholipes
Acantholipes_canofusca
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