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the pitons, cirques and remparts of reunion island site coincides with the core zone of la réunion national park. the property covers more than 100,000 ha or 40 % of la réunion, an island comprising two adjoining volcanic massifs located in the south-west of the indian ocean. dominated by two towering volcanic peaks, massive walls and three cliff-rimmed cirques, the property includes a great variety of rugged terrain and impressive escarpments, forested gorges and basins creating a visually striking landscape. it is the natural habitat for a wide diversity of plants, presenting a high level of endemism. there are subtropical rainforests, cloud forests and heaths creating a remarkable and visually appealing mosaic of ecosystems and landscape features. |
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