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Language: French, as well as Runion Creole and some English is spoken.
Currency: Réunion is an overseas département of France and therefore since 2002, the unit of currency is the Euro, divided into 100 cents. There are plenty of banks and ATMs on the island, and most shops and hotels accept major credit cards (though most require a minimum amount for payments). Travelers cheques are widely accepted, with Euros the preferred currency. Banks are open on weekdays from 8am to 4pm. Most businesses are required to display their prices in their windows and restaurants
and hotels must have their rates visible from the exterior.
Time: Local time is GMT +4.
Electricity: Electrical current is 220 volts, 50Hz. A round pin plug with male grounding pin is used.
Communications: The international access code for Réunion is +262. The outgoing code is 00, followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0027 for South Africa). City/area codes are not necessary. Three mobile phone companies provide service, although there are not many international roaming agreements. Internet cafes are available.
Duty Free: Travelers from non-EU countries over 17 years of age entering Réunion can bring in the following items duty-free: 200 cigarettes, or 50 cigars, or 250g tobacco; 1 liter of spirits, or 2 liters of dessert wine or sparkling wine, or 2 liters of table wine; 50g perfume or 250ml eau de toilette; gold jewelry not exceeding 500g; 500g coffee; 100g tea; and other goods to the value of EUR175 per adult or EUR90 for children under 15 years.
Getting Around: There are local buses on the island, as well as Car Jaune (yellow buses) that connect the island's principal towns. Car rental agencies are located at the airport, as well as in Saint Denis. Roads are well maintained, though traffic can be heavy during peak times. Taxis are available.
Tourist OfficeTourism Office of Réunion, Saint Denis: +262 (0)21 0041 or www.la-reunion-tourisme.com
EmergencyEmergencies: 17 (Police); 15/112 (Ambulance)
Embassies
French Embassy, Washington DC, United States: +1 202 944 6000.
French Embassy, London, United Kingdom: +44 (0)20 7073 1000.
French Embassy, Ottawa, Canada: +1 613 789 1795.
French Embassy, Canberra, Australia: +61 (0)2 6216 0100.
French Embassy, Pretoria, South Africa: +27 (0)12 425 1600.
French Embassy, Dublin, Ireland: +353 (0)1 277 5000.
French Embassy, Wellington, New Zealand: +64 (0)4 384 2555.
United States Embassy, Paris (also responsible for Réunion): +33 (0)1 4312 2222.
British Embassy, Paris (also responsible for Réunion): +33 (0)1 4451 3100.
Canadian Embassy, Paris (also responsible for Réunion): +33 (0)1 4443 2900.
Australian Embassy, Paris (also responsible for Réunion): +33 (0)1 4059 3300.
South African Embassy, Paris (also responsible for Réunion): +33 (0)1 5359 2323.
Irish Embassy, Paris (also responsible for Réunion): +33 (0)1 4417 6700.
New Zealand Embassy, Paris (also responsible for Réunion): +33 (0)1 4501 4343.
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