Réunion
Réunion (French: La Réunion) is an island and overseas département (département d'outre-mer, or DOM) of France, located in the Indian Ocean east of Madagascar, about 200 km southwest of Mauritius. Like the other DOMs, Réunion is also one of the 26 régions of France with much the same status as those situated on the European mainland.
Culture
Main article: Culture of Réunion
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See also: Music of Réunion
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Reunionese culture is a blend of European, African, Indian and Pakistani and islander characteristics. The traditional language, Creole, derives from French, with many idiosyncracies. Creole is now taught in schools, but an official written transcription is not agreed upon yet. Food and music blend influences from Africa, India and Europe.
Related Topics:
European - African - India - Pakistani - Creole
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| ► | Introduction |
| ► | History |
| ► | Politics |
| ► | Geography |
| ► | Economy |
| ► | Demographics |
| ► | Culture |
| ► | A flag for Réunion? |
| ► | Miscellaneous topics |
| ► | See also |
| ► | External links |
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