Soqatra Govrenorate
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Soqatra سقطرى | |
|---|---|
Govrenorate | |
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| Kintra | Yemen |
| Seat | Hadibu |
| Population (2004) | |
| • Tot | 44,120 |
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Soqatra (Arabic: أرخبيل سقطرى Al Maḥwīt) is ane o the govrenorates o Yemen. It is componit of the airchipelago o Socotra.
History[eedit | eedit soorce]
Syne afore Breetish rule, the Socotra haed been pairt o Mahra Sultanate, an remained so efter Mahra became pairt o Aden Protectorate. Wi unthirldom o South Yemen in 1967, the airchipelago wis attached tae 'Adan Govrenorate (Aden), despite its distance. In 2004, it wis muivit tae Hadramaut Govrenorate. Syne Dizember 2013, it haes been a govrenorate o its awn.
Destricts[eedit | eedit soorce]
- Hidaybu Destrict (eastren pairt o Socotra Island)
- Qulensya Wa Abd Al Kuri Destrict (wastren pairt o Socotra Island, Abd al Kuri island, ithers)
