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Let’s discover more in details about this island:
–          The island was discovered by Arabian during the XVI century

• Important History points of the island:

–          Reunion island is a French department since 1642

–          1848: the name of the island is “Reunion” after years of struggling between the French Empire and the Reunionese colony during the 1789 Revolution. There used to be many slaves from Madagascar and Africa (Senegal, Guinea and Mozambique) who worked for the colonists.
–          are blend of European, African, Indian, Chinese and insular traditions

• Reunionese culture and inhabitants:

–          In January 2013 there were 840 974 inhabitants

–          Local food and music blend influences from Africa, India, China and Europe, resulting in a unique, diverse culture.

–          In Reunion Island there are many religions because of the blending population. So, there are Roman Catholic, Islam, Hindu, and Buddhism. All the inhabitants live with tolerance and respect for each other’s. Like Michael Jackson said: “No matter if you’re Black or White”
–          Le Piton de la Fournaise is the most active Volcano in the world.

• Beautiful Places you should see:

–          Le Voile de la Mariée in Salazie

–          Plage de l’Hermitage

–          The 3 Circus : Mafate, Cilaos and Salazie

–          Le Piton des Neiges

–          “Rougail Saucisse” (sausages)

• Dishes you should taste:

–          “Carry Poulet” (chicken)

–          “Bouchon gratiné” (a Reunionese unique sandwich)

–          “Carry Langouste” (lobster)

–          “Rougail tomate” (tomato sauce)
–          Reunion Island also has its own endemics species that you can’t found anywhere else.

• Reunion endemic species:

“L’endormi”The Reunionese Christmas tree : CryptomeriaTec Tec Steven Jones