What continent is Socotra in?

Asia
Socotra/Continent

Which country is the island of Socotra part of?

Yemen
The sultanate came to an end in 1967, when Socotra became part of independent South Yemen, and later, unified Yemen. Sunrise vista of the easternmost point on Socotra, Yemen.

Where is Socotra?

Indian Ocean
Socotra, an island archipelago in the Indian Ocean between Somalia and Yemen, is unlike anywhere else: a zoological and botanical treasure trove, and a refugia for relic species that died out long ago elsewhere.

What is the island off of the Horn of Africa?

Socotra
Socotra is the largest and most easterly island of this Indian Ocean archipelago, lying approximately 240 km east of the Horn of Africa and 480 km south of the Arabian Coast. The other main islands in the group are the Brothers, Abd al Kuri, Semhah, and Darsa.

What is special about Socotra Island?

The islands are full of native plants and animals unlike any others on the planet. Over one-third of Socotra’s 825 plant species can’t be found anywhere else. Most of the reptiles and land snails that live there are also special to the islands. Socotra is also home to many species of birds and marine life.

What is the bottom part of Africa called?

Southern Africa is the southernmost subregion of the African continent, south of the Congo and Tanzania. The physical location is the large part of Africa to the south of the extensive Congo River basin.

Is it safe to go to Socotra?

Travel to Socotra is indeed safe, and as long as you follow standard precautions and travel to the island on the weekly flight from Cairo, you should not run into any problems. If you’re thinking about going, I’d encourage you to do so before the island changes or the route in is closed off again.

Who owns the island of Socotra?

Socotra is owned by Yemen. Mainland Yemen being located in Asia and Socotra in Africa, the island makes Yemen a transcontinental country.