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The lowlands have a mostly arid climate, averaging 150 mm of annual precipitation. Most of the rainfall occurs during the northeast monsoon in the winter months (November–March). The southwest monsoon brings drying winds from the
African continent during the summer months (April–October). Sea-facing
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states that the island had crocodiles and large lizards, and the present reptilian fauna appears to be greatly diminished since that time. Until a few centuries ago, there were rivers and wetlands on the island, greater stocks of the endemic trees, and abundant pasture. The
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to a single governorate. This change was aimed at ensuring that all funds allocated to
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in the early 17th century. Now there are sand gullies in place of rivers, and many native plants survive only where there is greater moisture or protection from roaming livestock. The remaining
Socotran fauna is greatly threatened by goats and other introduced species.
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in 2011, Socotrans expressed opposition to the proposed "Socotra
Authority", advocating for the archipelago to be integrated more closely into the mainland's administrative structure. They sought to elevate Socotra from its division from two local districts under the
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and seaport. On 14 May 2018, Saudi troops were also deployed on the island and a deal was brokered between the United Arab
Emirates and Yemen for a joint military training exercise and the return of administrative control of Socotra's airport and seaport to Yemen.
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Vasconcelos R, Montero-Mendieta S, Simó-Riudalbas M, Sindaco R, Santos X, et al. (2016) Unexpectedly High Levels of
Cryptic Diversity Uncovered by a Complete DNA Barcoding of Reptiles of the Socotra Archipelago. PLOS ONE 11(3): e0149985.
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make electricity widely available in
Socotra. A paved road runs along the north shore from Qalansiyah to Hadibu and then to the DiHamri area; and another paved road, from the northern coast to the south through the Diksam Plateau.
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The long geological isolation of the
Socotra archipelago and its fierce heat and drought have combined to create a unique and spectacular endemic flora. Botanical field surveys led by the Centre for Middle Eastern Plants of the
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to its northwest. Culturally and politically, the island is a part of Yemen, but geographically it belongs to Africa as it represents a continental fragment that is geologically linked to the continental African
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long made the archipelago inaccessible from June to September each year. In July 1999, however, a new airport opened Socotra to the outside world all year round. There was regular service to and from
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with its characteristic dunes, formed by monsoon winds blowing during three summer months. The wind takes up the coast sand in a spiral and, as a result, forms the snow-white Socotran sand dunes.
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Apel, M. and Brandis, D. 2000. A new species of freshwater crab (Crustacea: Brachyura: Potamidae) from Socotra Island and description of Socotrapotamon n. gen. Fauna of Arabia 18: 133-144.
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has supported such a move, calling on both UNESCO and the International Organisation of Protecting Environment to classify the island archipelago among the major environmental heritages.
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was launched to provide a close survey of the island of Socotra. The project called Socotra Governance and Biodiversity Project have listed following goals from 2009:
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Banfield LM, Van Damme K, Miller AG. Evolution and biogeography of the flora of the Socotra archipelago (Yemen). In: Bramwell D, Caujapé-Castells J, eds.
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based on limestone rock areas intersected with inter-hill plains. For centuries until recently Socotra's main economic activity was subsistent
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2456:"Welcome to one of the most exotic islands in the world - Al-Monitor: Independent, trusted coverage of the Middle East"
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animal husbandry, predominantly goats and sheep on these plateaus. The outcome is a unique and still active
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The island was recognised by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (
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The primary occupations of the people of Socotra have traditionally been fishing, bee keeping,
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of Socotra are diverse, with many endemic species. Socotra is also one of the homes of the
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Beydoun, Z. R.; Bichan, H. R. (1970). "The Geology of Socotra Island, Gulf of Aden".
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Mukhashaf, Mohammed; El Yaakoubi, Aziz (21 June 2020). Kasolowsky, Raissa (ed.).
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origin). The archipelago was once part of the supercontinent of
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and so it remained till 1937. In 1937 British made it part of
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Socotra is considered the jewel of biodiversity in the
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FACTBOX-Socotra, jewel of biodiversity in Arabian Sea
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Development and implementation of mainstreaming tools
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174:Location of the archipelago in Yemen
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2296:Miller, A.G.; Morris, M. (2004).
2005:"Socotra Island Xeric Shrublands"
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2754:Archaeological sites in Yemen
2003:Martin, Emma; Burgess, Neil.
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647:Southern Transitional Council
2379:"Endemic Fauna - SOCOTRA.CZ"
2266:"The Wonder Land of Socotra"
1991:The Biology of Island Floras
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1292:. In the 1990s, a team of
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2483:Retrieved 4 January 2023.
2176:"Socotra Fauna and Flora"
1764:www.cambridgescholars.com
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1707:List of islands of Yemen
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2138:Retrieved 4 March 2023.
2082:PERSGA Technical Series
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1281:Dendrosicyos socotranus
1103:events that opened the
2749:Archipelagoes of Yemen
2536:www.socotraproject.org
1572:Hadhramaut Governorate
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2582:Governorates of Yemen
2519:Paved roas in Socotra
2494:"aviationweather.gov"
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1738:"Socotra Archipelago"
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917:Ka'l Fir'awn (north)
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1401:Cisticola haesitatus
1377:Onychognathus frater
1179:rainwater harvesting
1087:origin (i.e. not of
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340:4 + two rocky islets
155:Arher dunes and the
32:For other uses, see
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2091:on 15 February 2019
1889:The Washington Post
1576:Socotra Governorate
1489:and two species in
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475:محافظة أرخبيل سقطرى
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327:Socotra Archipelago
211:12.4510°N 53.6120°E
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2500:on 14 January 2010
2481:Economy of Socotra
2460:www.al-monitor.com
2150:Human Organization
1865:. Saba News Agency
1829:Middle East Report
1550:UNESCO recognition
1458:Chamaeleo monachus
1393:Emberiza socotrana
1352:Punica protopunica
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855:12.15556; 53.04167
659:Geology of Socotra
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561:History of Socotra
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88:Dracaena cinnabari
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2321:Kingdon, Jonathan
2241:www.teara.govt.nz
2111:"Natural History"
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1397:Socotra cisticola
1310:Galápagos Islands
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