Geography
Réunion is in Eastern Africa, Africa. Its listed coordinates are -21.15, 55.5; it has no listed land-border neighbors.
Neighboring countries: No land borders.
Africa
Réunion
Réunion is a country in Eastern Africa. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Saint-Denis
- Continent
- Africa
- Region
- Eastern Africa
- Population
- 896.2 thousand
- Area
- 2,511 km²
- Currency
- euro (EUR)
- Official language
- French
- Calling code
- +262
- Internet TLD
- .re
- Time zone
- UTC+04:00
Réunion map preview: -21.15, 55.50
People and Culture
Réunion uses French in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Réunion varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Réunion is recorded with the official name Réunion Island. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Saint-Denis
- Eastern Africa cultural and historic sites
- Africa map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Saint-Denis
- Time zone data: UTC+04:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Réunion is grouped under Africa.
- Réunion has a listed area of 2,511 km².
- Réunion is not listed as a UN member in the source data.
FAQs about Réunion
What is the capital of Réunion?
The capital of Réunion is Saint-Denis.
What continent is Réunion in?
Réunion is in Africa.
What currency does Réunion use?
Réunion uses the euro.
What language is spoken in Réunion?
French is listed for Réunion in this database.