Africa Islands
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Grande Terre

Grande-Terre is the eastern island of Guadeloupe, separated by a salt river from its western counterpart Basse-Terre. Together then fan out in the sea in the shape of a butterfly. He island is actually a limestone plateau with a concave coastline surrounded by coral reefs.

Area: it is 400 km long from north to south and 50 km wide from west to east
Climate: Tropical
Currency: CFP Franc

Madagascar

Madagascar officially called Republic of Madagascar, is located in the Indian Ocean, off the eastern coast of Africa, close to Mozambique. Madagascar, the fourth largest island in the world is the main island of this nation and houses five percent of the world's plant and animal species, 80 percent of which are endemic to Madagascar

Area: 592,800 sq. km (228,880 sq. mi.)
Climate: tropical coastline, temperate inland, arid in south
Currency: Malagasy franc (MGF)

Mauritius

Area: 1865 sq km/720 sq mi
Climate: The climate is tropical with warm, dry winter (June to September) and hot, wet, humid summer (October to May).
Currency: Mauritian Rupee (MUR)
Languages Spoken: English is the official language though French is also understood most over the island. Inhabitants speak Creole throughout the island.

Reunion

Area: 2,517 sq km
Location: Located in Southern Africa, the island of Reunion lies in the ember velvet of Indian Ocean, east of Madagascar.
Climate: tropical, but temperature moderates with elevation; cool and dry from May to November, hot and rainy from November to April
Currency: Euro (EUR)

Sao Tome and Principe

São Tomé and Príncipe is a developing nation, made up of two islands of São Tomé and Príncipe. These Virgin Islands are still to become a mass tourism destination, hence offering the perfect intimate setting for a honeymoon couple. These islands nestle off the western coast of central Africa and are bay and large of volcanic origin. The lush green forests, azure beaches and the breathtaking sunsets form the perfect backdrop for a romantic getaway.

Seychelles

Area: 455 SQ KM
Climate: Tropical marine
Currency: Seychelles
Languages spoken: English, French

Zanzibar

The Spice island of Zanzibar welcomes you to spend quality time with friends and family on its pristine beaches. Situated off the coast of Tanzania in the Indian Ocean, this island nation was once the commercial centre of East Africa and the last place to abolish the slave trade. Today it displays a tableau of ancient Islamic ruins and noble Arabic houses with miles of silver sandy palm fringed beaches and coves.