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These islands below are the most notable natural wonders globally, attracting tourists for many years.
Socotra Island, Yemen
Many adventurers favor exploring the pristine natural world on Socotra Island, formed by these four wild islands. The place boasts a rich plant life with thousands of varieties of plants and unique small to large animals.
This region is home to many unique plant species: cucumber trees with beer-barrel-sized fruits, dragon's blood trees producing red sap. Despite its proximity to Africa, Socotra falls under Yemen's sovereignty. The country restricts tourist access, making the island even more remote and mysterious.
World Exploration: Torres Strait Islands, Australia
The Torres Strait, comprising 274 islands, maintains the cultural essence of various tribes. This archipelago is a cultural blend between the indigenous people of Australia and Papua New Guinea. While the islands now have hotels and airstrips, tourist access depends on the scrutiny of the tribal 'evaluation council.'
Yaeyama Island, Japan
Similar to the Caribbean islands, Yaeyama features a warm climate, silky white sands, gentle breezes, and azure seas. While Ishigaki is renowned for its beautiful beaches, and Taketomi preserves traditional Japanese houses, Iriomote stands out with its unique ecological forest and hot spring system.
Devil's Island (Îles du Salut), French Guiana
This lesser-known island requires a sea journey of 11 km from French Guiana, a route frequented by lurking sharks. However, once visitors set foot on this enchanting place, they are likely to be captivated by its tranquility and rare beauty.
San Blás Archipelago, Panama
Ulleungdo Island, South Korea
World Exploration: Penghu Island, Taiwan
Hog Island Gulf, Honduras
Con Dao, Vietnam
Con Dao is a tourist island with stunning pristine beaches, crystal-clear refreshing waters, and long stretches of smooth sandy shores. The island boasts virgin forests and a biologically diverse preserved sea.
This island was once the most terrifying 'hell on earth' that sends shivers down everyone's spine. The common feature of these islands is the rich variety of coral: table corals, stag horns, mushroom corals, hard corals, soft corals, and colorful seaweeds.
Explore the Natural World on Ssese Island, Uganda
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Reference: Travel Handbook from Mytour
MytourMarch 10, 2015
