There are many islands in the world, and going to sea is also a way for everyone to love to travel, and the following introduces three magical islands to everyone!
Socotra, the most alien-like place on Earth, is located about 350 km south of the Arabian Peninsula and east of the Horn of Africa, at the junction of the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Aden. The island has been isolated from the continental plate for 18 million years, and the long geographical isolation has produced many endemic animals and plants. 37% of Socotra's plants (825 species in total), 90% of its reptiles and 95% of its snails are unique to the island. The most famous species on the island are the dragon's blood tree, the desert rose, the sharp-leaved magnolia, etc., and because of its rare biological varieties, it is considered to be the "Galapagos of the Indian Ocean". Inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2008.
The Socotra Dragon Blood Tree is a unique plant on the island of Socotra. Their appearance is unique and strange, with a dense crown that resembles an upside-down umbrella. This tree type can help them survive the dry season, especially where they grow in the mountains with only a small amount of soil. The canopy can provide enough shade to reduce evaporation, and it can also protect the seeds in the shade, so they tend to grow denser. They are evergreen trees with a deep red sap, hence the name. The Desert Rose, whose appearance is very much in line with the image of an alien creature, differs from its close relatives in Africa and the Arab continent. Its thick, short form factor is suitable for withstanding monsoon winds. The "desert rose" that appears on the cliff is quite special, growing directly into the stone, without the need for soil at all, the bark of the tree sparkles like rubber, and the top of the branches grows beautiful pink flowers.
Geographically part of the Polynesian Archipelago, Easter Island is located at the eastern tip of the archipelago and is the most remote island in the world. The island's indigenous Polynesians called the island "the center of the world." In 1995, the whole island was inscribed on the World Heritage List as a national park. Easter Island is known as the most mysterious place in the world, and the stone statues on the island bring many mysteries to people, but also a beautiful landscape on the island.
There are about 600 large stone statues on Easter Island, as well as the remains of large stone platforms, which have open-air courtyards facing the land, some of which are cleverly built. The stone statue is generally 5-10 meters high and weighs dozens of tons, and the tallest one is 22 meters and weighs more than 300 tons. Some of the statues also wear red stone hats on their heads and weigh up to 10 tons. These stone statues, known locally as "Moai", are carved from dark basalt and tuff, and some are inlaid with shells to form eyes. What is puzzling is that who carved these stone statues on the island? What does it symbolize? How do people transport them from the quarry to the sea tens of kilometers away? Some say it's an alien masterpiece.
Komodo Island, Chinese also translated as Komodo Island, is the west head island of East Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia. The island is home to the precious animal Komodo dragon, also known as the Komodo dragon, a species left over from the age of the dinosaurs and the largest surviving lizard in the world. The Komodo dragon is ugly and frightening in appearance, with rough skin, many raised bumps, a dark brown color, and a mouth full of large, sharp teeth. Komodo dragons are huge, with adult male Komodo dragons about 3 meters long and weighing 136 kilograms. When it preys on animals, it is unusually ferocious. Extremely fast running and swimming. Komodo monitor lizards are endangered , with only about 3,000 remaining in the wild , and are now listed as protected. In 1992, Komodo Island was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Most of the world's beaches are pale yellow or white, but some have a rare pink color. Nature's ingenuity has carved Komodo Island into a pink pearl, creating a dreamy beach that fascinates the heart. There is the most pristine beauty, no large number of tourists, quietly waiting, just to stir your throbbing heart. The colored gravel is so soft that stepping on the beach can make you feel completely relaxed.
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