Soqotra is an island that is part of the Republic of Yemen.It lies to the east of Somalia and around 380 kilometers (240 miles) south of Yemen. It is an archipelago consisting of four islands. The islands of Soqotra are stunningly beautiful, and in 2008 it was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Also in 2013 it became its own province after previously being governed by the provincial administration of Hadramawt. The Soqotri language is related to other semitic languages referred to as Mo