The Alien Beauty of Socotra

The Beauty of the Island of Socotra
Tomas van Houtryve / VII Network

Populace
Because the island belongs to Yemen, a country with very strict regulations regarding travel, Socotra draws very few tourists. Even the most adventurous travelers are deterred by the country's association with radical Islam.

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