Reunion is an overseas region of France governed by a prefect appointed by the President of France. The island...
Reunion is an overseas region of France governed by a prefect appointed by the President of France. The island is located in the Indian Ocean, 700 km from Madagascar.
French is considered official, Creole is common.
The time difference between Moscow and Saint-Denis is one hour.
About 800,000 people, ethnic composition: Creoles, Indians, French, Chinese, Malagasy.
Almost 90% of the population are adherents of Catholicism, there are also followers of Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism, Rastafarianism.
Tropical, marine. The heat is softened by monsoons and the proximity of high mountains. Summer lasts from November to April, the average air temperature is from + 25 C to + 30 C, humidity is about 80%. Winter from May to October, cooler, from + 17 C to + 23 C.
Precipitation: from 1500 cc to 6000 mm per year.
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Residents of Russia to enter the island need to apply for a visa at the consular department of the Embassy of France.
Payments can be imported and exported without restrictions. Prohibited for transportation: food, drugs, ammunition, weapons, part of medicines.
Gold and jewelry are subject to mandatory declaration.
It is forbidden to export products from shells, leather, feathers of birds, corals.
The volcanic island of Reunion is chosen for recreation by connoisseurs of exotic impressions and picturesque landscapes. In the capital Saint-Denis, Creole mansions have been preserved, there is a cathedral and a city hall. The district of Boraco is a center of attraction, it has many bars, restaurants, shops, and the Botanical Garden is nearby.
The beaches of Reunion are well known among lovers of sunbathing, the island has sandy shores and a black coast of volcanic basalt. Reunion is chosen for its rest by surfers and divers, connoisseurs of sea fishing and snorkeling.
Sea travel on rafts and kayaks, paragliding, paragliding, hang gliding, many cycling routes (including mountain bikes) and hiking trails are available.
The most popular route of Reunion is the ascent on foot or by helicopter to the active ancient volcano Piton de la Fournaise (altitude 2632 m), from the observation deck there is a fantastic view of the lunar desert stretching in front of you. The volcano is depicted on the unofficial flag of the island. In the National Park of Reunion (this is where Piton de la Fournaise is located) there is another volcano, already extinct Piton de Nege (3070 m). After a real meeting with volcanoes, you can go to the Museum "City of Volcano" in Burg Murat.
There are picturesque waterfalls and rivers on the island (the most famous Langevin), along its shores, locals arrange picnics, which travelers can join.
Silao is known as a thermal resort on the island.
The cuisine of Reunion is an abundance of fish and seafood, fruits and vegetables. In the gastronomic traditions of the island mixed customs of Europe, India, Madagascar, China. Seafood (shrimp, mussels, oysters, lobsters, squid) is baked, fried, served with sauces and lemon. Poultry meat and pork are served with garnishes of rice and vegetables.
Local famous sauce "scold", made of tomatoes, pistachios, lemons.
Alcohol: rum from sugar cane, rum, infused with herbs or fruits, beer.
In the cultural traditions and national characteristics of the inhabitants of the island can be traced the influence of India, Europe, China and African states.
Famous musical forms: “taarab”, “vodun”, “maloya” and others.
The island of Reunion is known for numerous festivals and festivals, for example, the January day of honoring the goddess Kali (Hindu tradition), February - the festival of pineapple and St. Pierre colorful carnival. Malabar is a colorful autumn festival originally from India with sacrifices (goat or parrot), torch processions and dancing by the fire, in translation it means “the way to fire”. December is the day of liberation from slavery.
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