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Socotra Governorate

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Country
  
Yemen

Population
  
44,120 (2004)

Seat
  
Hadibu

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Socotra Archipelago (Arabic: أرخبيل سقطرى‎‎ ʾArḫabīl Suquṭrā) or Suqutra is one of the governorates of Yemen. It is composed of the archipelago of Socotra.

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History

Since before British rule, the Socotra had been part of Mahra Sultanate, and remained so after Mahra became part of Aden Protectorate. With independence of South Yemen in 1967, the archipelago was attached to Aden Governorate, despite its distance. In 2004, it was moved to Hadramaut Governorate. Since December 2013, it has been a governorate of its own.

Districts

  • Hidaybu District (eastern part of Socotra Island)
  • Qulensya Wa Abd Al Kuri District (western part of Socotra Island, Abd al-Kuri island, others)

    • References

    Socotra Governorate Wikipedia
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