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Reunion Guide
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Introduction
Reunion lies in the Indian Ocean , approx 220km south-west of Mauritius and 800 km east of Madagascar.
The island is volcanic in origin and mountainous, and covers an area of 2,512 sq km (970 sq miles)
This is a volcanic island with two major mountain zones, the Cirques of Cilanos, Salazie and Mafate, and the active volcano Piton-de-la-fornaise, which errupts fairly regularly.
The highest peak, Piton des Neiges, rises 3,069 m (10,069 ft) above sea level.
