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".
Native name: جزيرة درسة | |
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Photograph by NASA astronauts | |
Geography | |
Coordinates | 12°07′15″N 53°16′30″E |
Archipelago | Socotra Archipelago |
Area | 5.412 km2 (2.090 sq mi) |
Length | 7.12 km (4.424 mi) |
Width | 2.25 km (1.398 mi) |
Administration | |
Yemen | |
Governorate | Socotra Governorate |
Demographics | |
Population | uninhabited |
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