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Réunion (/ r iː ˈ juː n j ə n /; French: [la ʁe.ynjɔ̃] ⓘ; Reunionese Creole: La Rényon; known as Île Bourbon before 1848) is an island in the Indian Ocean that is an overseas department and region of France.
Adjacent to the core is an area of voluntary commitment (aire d'adhésion, buffer zone) covering 876.96 km 2 (338.60 sq mi) and touching all 24 communes on the island. Altogether, the park extends over more than 75% of the island. [4]: 12 The island of Réunion is volcanic in origin and sits over a hotspot. [5]
Les Trois-Bassins (French pronunciation: [le tʁwɑ basɛ̃], lit. ' The Three Basins ') is a commune in the department of Réunion.It is found on the west coast of the island, and the summit of Grand Bénare lies within its borders.
The Grand Galet Falls (also called Langevin Falls after the name of its river) is situated in the commune of Saint-Joseph on the island of Réunion.. It is situated in the Réunion National Park, and its natural pool is a popular swimming and picnic place on weekends and holidays.
The total area of the island is 2,512 km 2, of which 10 km 2 is water. The island has a coastline of 207 km. The maritime claims of Réunion include an exclusive economic zone of 200 nautical miles, and a territorial sea of 12 nautical miles (22 km). Reunion is geologically situated in the Somali Plate.
The island's topography is very mountainous, [46] with mountains that can be as high as 3,000 m (9,842 ft) close to the coast. [45] The island has many natural tourist attractions, including Piton des Neiges (the highest point on the island), [ 46 ] lava cliffs, and deep canyons. [ 45 ]
Saint-Gilles is a village located along the west coast of the island of Réunion, in the commune of Saint-Paul. It is the site of the island's most popular seaside resort . Beaches
The Holy Empire of Reunion (Portuguese: Sacro Império de Reunião) is a micronation that was founded 28 August 1997 as a political and constitutional simulation. [ specify ] History