Key Information
Socotra
| Type | Island Archipelago |
| Area | 1,466 square miles |
| Length | 82 miles |
| Width | 31 miles |
| Highest Point | 4,931 ft |
Learning Point
- Socotra has been described as the most alien place on Earth. It is an island in the Arabian Sea that has hundreds of species of planets and animals that are found no where else on our planet. The terrain and landscape varies, creating amazing differences form one part of the island to another.
Project
- Draw a picture of some of the most interesting scenery of Socotra you have seen today.
- Overview
- Map
Location
| Located | Between the Guardafui Channel and the Arabian Sea |
Fun Facts
- Socotra at least 307 species of plants that are endemic, meaning they are found only there.
- If we include animals, that number jumps to over 700.
- They have sand dunes on the coast, and vast plains high on plateaus inland.
- It is geographically part of Africa, though it is ruled by an Arabic nation.
Past Lessons
| 110 | April 29, 2024 | (North America) |