Saint Denis Volcanic cones dominate this small island, lying 400 miles east of Madagascar. R union is not part of Africa nor is the society African. As a department of France, the French influence is very dominant. R union's economy is dependent on the sugar industry and French aid.
Most foodstuffs have to be imported.
The cost of living is, therefore, very high. Until fairly recently, Reunion was largely unevangelized. Since 1970, when AEF, AIMI and other missions began work there, a strong, growing church has emerged which now directs the work of the missionaries.