Socotra

or So·ko·tra

[ soh-koh-truh, sok-uh-truh ]
/ soʊˈkoʊ trə, ˈsɒk ə trə /

noun

an island in the Indian Ocean, S of Arabia: a part of the Republic of Yemen. 1382 sq. mi. (3579 sq. km).

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Socotra

Sokotra or Suqutra

/ (səˈkəʊtrə) /

noun

an island in the Indian Ocean, about 240 km (150 miles) off Cape Guardafui, Somalia: administratively part of Yemen. Capital: Hadiboh (Tamrida). Area: 3100 sq km (1200 sq miles)
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