La Ille de la Reunion is a tropical island located in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Africa. It has a population of 700,000 people with a culture influenced by French, African, Indian, and Chinese origins. The primary language is French and most residents are Roman Catholic, though there are also Buddhists and Muslims. The island has a sugarcane-based economy and uses the Euro as currency, with tourism being a major industry focused on activities like surfing, hiking, and skydiving that take advantage of the volcanic landscape and warm climate.