Socotra Archipelago

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Socotra is a small archipelago of four islands and islets, considered as the "jewel" of biodiversity in the Arabian sea due to its long geological isolation.

Year	Decision	Comments
2008	Inscribed	Reasons for inscription

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• Country: Yemen
• Year: 2008
• Category: Natural landscape, Marine / Coastal
• Connections: World Biosphere Reserves . Ramsar Wetlands . Indian Ocean .
  
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