R union is an Overseas Department of France and as such is an integral part of the French Republic. French is the official language. Local Creole patois is also spoken. The majority of the population is Roman Catholic with a Muslim minority. There are no area codes.
Most large hotels have facilities.
Facilities are available in Saint-Denis. Airmail to Western Europe takes up to three weeks. Poste Restante facilities are available in Saint-Denis. The two biggest dailies are the Quotidien de la R union and the Journal de l'Ile de la R union. Other titles are T moignages and L'Economie de la R union.