Darsah

Darsah (Arabic: درسة) is an uninhabited island in the Guardafui Channel. It is part of the Socotra Archipelago of Yemen. Darsah and neighboring Samhah (17 km (11 mi) to the west) are collectively known as "Al Akhawain" (Arabic: الأخوين) which means "The Brothers". There is a dispute between Yemen and Somalia's government over the island's sovereignty.[1]

Darsah
Jasiirada Darsah
Disputed island
Native name:
درسة
Photograph by NASA astronauts
Geography
Coordinates12°07′15″N 53°16′30″E
ArchipelagoSocotra Archipelago
Area5.412 km2 (2.090 sq mi)
Length7.12 km (4.424 mi)
Width2.25 km (1.398 mi)
Administration
GovernorateSocotra Governorate
Claimed by
 Somalia
Demographics
PopulationUninhabited

Flora and Fauna

Darsah is a desert island located in the Red Sea. Despite its arid conditions, the island is home to a variety of wildlife. The island’s bird population includes red-billed tropicbirds and brown boobies.[2] The island has been recognized as an Important Bird Area (IBA) by BirdLife International due to its significance as a breeding ground for these species. Darsah island is also home to a large population of rats. It is estimated that there are over 1000 rats on the island.

Map of the Socotra archipelago; Darsah at lower center

References
  1. "For First Time in History, Somalia Claims Socotra as Its Own". Yemen Post. 27 October 2010. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
  2. "Darsa". BirdLife Data Zone. BirdLife International. 2021. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
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