Strange Socotra Islands

The name "Socotra" comes from the Sanskrit name, meaning "island of bliss" This is one of the most bizarre places on earth. The Socotra island is like no other island and you may think that you are somewhere else on another planet. (Click to enlarge images)

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It is believed that the archipelago has been isolated from mainland Africa last 6 - 7 million years that affected its flora and fauna.