Fun facts about Réunion
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The island was named La Réunion in 1793 to commemorate a meeting of the fédérés of Marseilles and the Paris National Guards.
Réunion
France
Réunion is an island in the Indian Ocean that is an overseas department and region of France within the African region. Part of the Mascarene Islands, it is located approximately 679 kilometres east of the island of Madagascar and 175 kilometres (94 nmi) southwest of the island of Mauritius.
From the “Name” section
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Réunion was inhabited by people from France and Madagascar since the 17th century.
Réunion
France
Réunion is an island in the Indian Ocean that is an overseas department and region of France within the African region. Part of the Mascarene Islands, it is located approximately 679 kilometres east of the island of Madagascar and 175 kilometres (94 nmi) southwest of the island of Mauritius.
From the “History” section
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Réunion is governed by article 73 of the Constitution of France, which applies laws and regulations as in metropolitan France.
Réunion
France
Réunion is an island in the Indian Ocean that is an overseas department and region of France within the African region. Part of the Mascarene Islands, it is located approximately 679 kilometres east of the island of Madagascar and 175 kilometres (94 nmi) southwest of the island of Mauritius.
From the “Politics” section
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Réunion is characterized by a humid tropical climate, with significant rainfall disparities between the windward and leeward coasts.
Réunion
France
Réunion is an island in the Indian Ocean that is an overseas department and region of France within the African region. Part of the Mascarene Islands, it is located approximately 679 kilometres east of the island of Madagascar and 175 kilometres (94 nmi) southwest of the island of Mauritius.
From the “Geography” section
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Réunion has a very high rate of endemic species, with more than 850 native plants, of which 232 are unique to the island.
Réunion
France
Réunion is an island in the Indian Ocean that is an overseas department and region of France within the African region. Part of the Mascarene Islands, it is located approximately 679 kilometres east of the island of Madagascar and 175 kilometres (94 nmi) southwest of the island of Mauritius.
From the “Environment” section
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