The Archipelago of Socotra

Today we will pass the island of Suqutra (Socotra), one of the most isolated landforms on earth of non-volcanic origin. The archipelago of Socotra became a UNESCO world heritage site in July, 2008. Socotra is known for its exquisite flora and fauna which developed due to its isolated nature with a large diversity in trees and bird species. One of the most striking of Socotra's plants is the dragon's blood tree (Dracaena cinnabari), which is a strange-looking, umbrella-shaped tree.