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Geography and Environment of Reunion
Terrain, climate, natural resources, hazards, and environmental conditions of Reunion.
Detailed geography
Physical Features
- Terrain
- mostly rugged and mountainous; fertile lowlands along coast
- Climate
- tropical, but temperature moderates with elevation; cool and dry from May to November, hot and rainy from November to April
- Highest Point
- 3069 — Piton des Neiges 3,069 m
- Lowest Point
- Indian Ocean 0 m
Borders and Area
- Area (Comparative)
- slightly smaller than Rhode Island
Natural Resources and Hazards
- Natural Resources
- fish, arable land, hydropower
- Natural Hazards
- periodic, devastating cyclones (December to April); Piton de la Fournaise on the southeastern coast is an active volcano
Environment and Land Use
- Current Environmental Issues
- NA