Yemen, The Socotra Archipelago
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The Socotra Islands are the jewels of Yemen and the whole Arabian region. It is indeed a place of botanical and zoological treasures nurtured by many generations of the islanders, the keepers of the unique cultural traditions of Yemen. For centuries, the Socotra Islands have been out of early explorers’ and naturalists’ attention. But by the end of 90-s they became a center of attraction never seen before especially from those who are interested in their economic development and natural environment preservation. Dating back to prehistoric times the unique nature of Socotra attracts not only scientists and specialists, but also enthusiasts of eco-tourism. The Archipelago is one of few places in the world where people live in harmony with nature, so rarely found in our modernized world. We arrange tours on Socotra in cooperation with the local socotrian guides having many years' experience with tourists from various countries. They are highly professional and can show you the most attractive places of island, tell about its nature, language and culture, as well as organize diving, trekking or special programs. Try the real taste of Socotra! |
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We invite you to take part in the diving program on Socotra arranged for 13-20 March, 2010
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Socotra News
Early November Vladimir Melnik came again to Socotra to make a film about Socotra’s old men whose lifestyle pattern has not practically changed for the recent decades.
The government of the Republic of Yemen and the Kuwait Fund of Arabic economic development have signed an agreement on provision of Yemen with a loan in support of the Socotra’s new port construction project for value of 11,8 million Kuwaiti dinar (about 41 million USA dollars).
According to Yemen’s mass media, the Socotra Archipelago and Hadramaut Province are on the threshold of a new season to be opened by archeologists, linguists and ethnographers from Institute of Oriental Studies of the Russian Academy of Science.
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Stero dunes are especially beautiful at down. To take their glorious views we left Aoumak camping long before the rising of the sun.
Our next company was Sheikh Noah Abu Amer who lives near the forest of Dragon’s Blood Trees.
The Socotrans prefer using self-made knives from Hadiboh.
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