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Réunion flag Réunion

Indian Ocean Volcano Island

Overview

A French overseas department in the Indian Ocean near Mauritius, offering dramatic volcanic landscapes, Creole cuisine, and European infrastructure in a tropical setting.

Geographic Context

Region
Africa
Subregion
Eastern Africa
Land Area
2,511 km²
Capital
Saint-Denis
Languages
French
Currencies
Euro (€)

At a Glance

Median Age
37.4 yrs
Housing Index
54

Climate

Average Temperature
23.0°C

Most Temperate Cities

1 La Possession 25.8°C
2 Le Port 25.8°C
3 Les Trois-Bassins 25.8°C
4 Saint-Leu 25.8°C
5 Saint-Paul 25.8°C

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Sources: World Bank | WHO | Freedom House | OECD · Last updated: 2025

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