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Interesting Facts about Reunion

Trivia, oddities, and curious tidbits about Reunion.

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2 curious facts about Reunion.

  • Slaves from Madagascar and mainland Africa were brought in to work the island's coffee plantations.
  • Reunion is home to one of the world’s most active volcanos, the Piton de la Fournaise, which has erupted more than 170 times since the mid-17th century. Lava flows have closed roads and damaged buildings.