Want to learn about Réunion? Here are the flag, the capital city, the animals, the food, and some amazing facts — all explained in a fun way for kids.
Quick facts about Réunion
| Capital | Saint-Denis |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 860,000 |
| Languages | French |
| Currency | Euro |
| National symbol | Paille-en-queue Bird |
| Famous food | Rougail Saucisse |
In Réunion, people often speak French. A friendly way to say hello is "Bonjour". 👋
Fun facts about Réunion for kids
- Réunion is home to Piton de la Fournaise, one of the most active volcanoes in the entire world!
- About 40% of the island is covered by a protected national park filled with massive mountains and canyons!
- Vanilla is a very important crop here, and Réunion farmers helped perfect how to grow it!
- Maloya is the traditional rhythm and dance of the island, mixing African, Indian, and French cultures.
- The people speak Réunion Creole, a beautiful and vibrant local language.
Famous places in Réunion
- Piton de la Fournaise
- Cirque de Mafate
- Piton des Neiges
Nature and symbols of Réunion
- Paille-en-queue Bird
- National sport: Football
Going to Réunion with kids?
A few small things to do together before you go turn the trip into an adventure your child already understands:
- Practise saying hello the local way: "Bonjour".
- Find Saint-Denis, the capital, on a map or globe together.
- Learn to spot the flag 🇷🇪 so your child can find it when you land.
- Try a taste of Rougail Saucisse at home, then compare it on the trip.
- Pick one famous place to look out for, like Piton de la Fournaise.
Print a passport stamp
Print this page, cut out the stamp and stick it in a notebook passport. Great for a trip, a school project, or a country-of-the-week at home or in class. Teaching a whole class? Use the free classroom passport.
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