Socotra Island it is said to be the abode of the Dajjal. The unique atmosphere of the island is also often considered as another part of the earth.
Socotra Island is located close to the Gulf of Aden, Yemen. This island is often viral because it has a mysterious side with geographical conditions like on other planets.
The name Socotra comes from the ancient Sanskrit language which means Island of Bliss. Meanwhile, this island is also dubbed as an isolated island.
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It is not wrong if people call it an isolated island because there are also no magnificent buildings or hotels that can accommodate tourists. However, there live about 40,000 people who are cut off from the outside world.
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Socotra Island. Photo: (iStock)— |
In isolated conditions, people take advantage of the various plants that grow there. One of them is the dragon’s blood tree which is considered capable of being a cure for all diseases.
Dragon blood tree also become an icon of this island because of its unique shape like an umbrella. This tree has a sap that is as red as blood.
In addition, Socotra Island is also a habitat for rare plants. For example the giant cucumber tree, desert rose tree, to the rare pomegranate tree.
 Socotra Island. Photo: (iStock)— |
There are also many endemic animals there. For example, like snails and reptiles that you can only find on Socotra Island.
The wealth of Socotra Island does not end there. The island is home to 253 species of coral reefs, 730 species of coastal fish and 300 species of crabs, lobsters and shrimps in its marine waters.
Although it seems isolated, Socotra Island is an interesting place to visit. Besides being able to get to know unique plants and animals, taking pictures with backgrounds like on other planets is also memorable.
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