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The French took possession of La Réunion in 1642. In 1646, twelve mutineers are abandoned on the island. They are the first permanent inhabitants. The first 20 colons land in 1665, but the colonization really takes off in the 1730s under the then governor Mahé de la Bourdonnais.
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Where is reunion located?
the Reunion is located in the Indian Ocean east of Madagascar, about 200 km (130 miles) south west of Mauritius, the nearest island. it is a French territory.
What is togo's relationship to France?
togo was colonised by the french
Which country colonized west Africa?
No single country colonised West Africa. West Africa is composed of a number of countries that were colonised by the French, British and Spanish
What is the name of France 4 overseas departments?
The first one is the venzasulae. next is the quatre neuf. then is the soixante and finally the cent.
Is the island of reunion in France?
Réunion Island is in the Indian Ocean, east of Madagascar. It is a French Overseas Territory, considered part of France (just as Guam and Puerto Rico are part of the US). (see related link for map)
How do you spell reunoin the island?
The French island (an overseas department) near Madagascar is spelled Reunion Island (Réunion).
Why do people in La Reunion speak French?
La Reunion is a French overseas department, so French is the official language. This is because La Reunion has been a French territory since the 17th century and was colonized by the French. French language and culture have been influential in shaping the identity of the island.
Who colonised Haiti?
the french
How do you say reunion in French?
That is the correct spelling of "rendezvous" (meaning a meeting, from French).
Where is reunion located?
the Reunion is located in the Indian Ocean east of Madagascar, about 200 km (130 miles) south west of Mauritius, the nearest island. it is a French territory.
Was vanuatu colonised by the british and the french?
yes
Why the Thailand country was colonize?
It was never colonised. They operated successful diplomacy with the French, who colonised neighbouring Laos.
When was Monaco colonized by the French?
The French colonised Monaco from 1793 to 1814.
What is the location of volcano Piton de la fournaise?
Piton de la Fournaise is located on the island of Réunion in the Indian Ocean. It is situated within Réunion National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
What wars has Madagascar been affected by?
When the French Colonised them
What is togo's relationship to France?
togo was colonised by the french
Does the island of reunion belong to Madagascar?
No, the island of reunion belongs to France is an over sea department of France
