Reunion (Reunion)

Is a dependent political entity in the continent of Africa.

Its center lies at a latitude of -21.1 and longitude of 55.6.

Reunion also goes by the names, La Reunion, La Réunion, Rehjun'jon, Reinion, Reinjona, Rejun'jon, Rejun'on, Rejunion, Rejuniun, Reuniao, Reunio, Reunion, Reunionas, Reunião, Reunión, Réunion, liu ni wang, liyunion, reiunioni, rexu ni yng, reyunion

The prodominant languages spoken are fr-RE (French) and its currency is the Euro (EUR), currently exchanging at 1 Euro = 0.8072 British Pound Sterling 1 Euro = 1.2775 US Dollar .

Reunion currently has a population of 776900 (estimate).

Regions within Reunion

Largest Cities within Reunion


Travel Advice Summary from British Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO)

Country: Réunion

Published: Fri, 13 Apr 2012 10:10:00 GMT

Travel Summary


  • Réunion is a French Overseas Territory. There is no formal British diplomatic or consular representation on the island. All requests for consular assistance must therefore be referred to the British Embassy in Paris. See General.

  • There are currently civil disturbances on Réunion. You should take extra care and avoid demonstrations.

  • There is a low threat from terrorism but you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate attacks which could be in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers.

  • Most visits to Réunion are trouble-free. Although the risk from crime is low, it does exist and you should take precautions.

  • The cyclone season in Réunion normally runs from December to April. See Natural Disasters - Tropical cyclones.

  • Register with our LOCATE service to tell us when and where you are travelling abroad or where you live abroad so our consular and crisis staff can provide better assistance to you in an emergency. More information about registering with LOCATE can be found here.

  • You should take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling.  See General - Insurance and Travel Insurance.
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