LA REUNION is island of France in the Indian Ocean. It is located east of the Madagascar and 175 kilometres south-west of Mauritius. This island has the population of more than 841,000 people. The majority of population follow Christianity. The other religions are Hindu, Muslims and Buddhist. People are living in this island from the 17th Century. The most part of population is settlers from Africa, Madagascar, France, Indian and other places. France made this island part of overseas department in 1946. The local language of this island is Reunion Creole. Most of the people use this language. The official language of this island is French.