Four Fascinating Reasons Socotra Island Captivates the WorldThousands of places existed that many people didn’t know how to find on a map. One such place was Socotra, one of the world’s last untouched island groups. Known as the Galapagos of the Indian Ocean, it was located off Yemen’s coast and was home to unique flora and fauna. According to UNESCO, one-third of Socotra’s 825 plant species, 90% of its reptiles, and 95% of its land snails were found nowhere else. German photographer Claudius Schulz shared his experience with CNN: “It blew my mind. It was incredibly amazing and other-worldly. …