GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Socotra Archipelago
Socotra is a Yemeni archipelago in the northwestern Indian Ocean, near the eastern entrance to the Gulf of Aden and east of the Horn of Africa.
Fast Facts
- Socotra is the main island; Abd al Kuri, Samhah and Darsa are smaller members.
- The archipelago is a UNESCO biosphere reserve and a natural World Heritage property.
- Hadiboh is the principal town on Socotra.
Connected lessons
- Socotra ArchipelagoMap, explanation and practice
- From the Arabian Sea to disputed reefsGuided exploration
Geographical connections
- Gulf of AdenRelated places
- Arabian SeaRelated places
- Bab el-MandebRelated places