Yemen is one country that has an old civilization in the world. Between the years 2300 BC until the sixth century BC. Yemen is also known for the legend of King Sulaiman and the Queen Bilqis. Socotra Island is a paradise for those who love the solitude, and away from the hustle and glitz. Socotra Island is located about 380 kilometers, south of the Arabian Peninsula, and 240 kilometers east of the Horn of Africa, tourists do not have to worry about busy beaches, scuba centers crowded, or the invasion of divers. You will probably be one of the few people who travel here, so be prepared for the holidays a very quiet and perfect.
Socotra Island is one of a small chain of four islands that are found in the Indian Ocean. Socotra has pristine beaches, mysterious mountains, and caves are unique. Socotra Island is famous for its unique plant life, trees and plants on the island is included in the category of endemic flora, which means there will never be found anywhere else in the world except on the island of Socotra. There are even some varieties are predicted to have reached age 20 million years. One tree is unique, or dracaena Dragon Blood tree Cinnabari. The shape is weird, like a spaceship, or fungus-like when viewed from above. This tree, by the locals, commonly used as sources of drugs of all kinds of diseases. It is said that this tree is also used as ingredients for magic rituals in medieval times. In addition there are also trees such as Adenium, but the size, very large.
The original language of the people on this island is a Semitic language spoken Soqotri only on the island of Socotra. Apart from the natural beauty of the island of Socotra, many scientists are interested in and researching the island has flora and fauna that can be said, other than the other. Some scientists argue flora and fauna on the island is a species that lived in the past, and has never been identified before. Due to the location of the island's isolation and unique characteristics of its climate, flora and fauna can survive until today. With all the uniqueness and natural beauty, no wonder that UNESCO and the Yemeni government desperately to maintain the sustainability of the island.
The best time of year to visit the island of Socotra is during October to February. Wildlife and natural look with the most prominent from January to late April. The rainy season lasts from June to September, so during this trip unless you are an avid surfer who seek sensation cascading waves and strong winds. April and May is when the temperatures start to rise on Socotra, and the average temperature ranges between 24 ° C to 31 ° C (76 ° F to 87 ° F). The hottest month is May, so make sure you bring some extra pairs of light clothes during this time of year as temperatures are extreme. Please note that during Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting, no food or beverages are allowed during the day, and many services remain closed during this time.
Note: The organization is headquartered in Switzerland, New 7 Wonders Foundation, has received a submission of Socotra island (Socotra Island) as one object / place together with 77 other places in the world to choose the seven natural wonders of the world. Socotra Island is the largest island of Sheba region about 120 kilometers in length, and width of about 40 kilometers, and is inhabited by about 35,000 people who have a distinctive dialect and culture. Socotra Island is more closely associated with the African continent, than the world, Arab and is separated from mainland Africa by six million years ago. Seen in the presence of animals or plants of different (endemic species) and the island of Socotra is a "magic world" with the natural characteristics of the contrast (in Qalansiya freshwater lake, snow-covered dunes at Ras Momi; grasslands in Haggier Mountains, remote areas in Nowgad).
