Indo-Réunionnaise
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| Indo-Réunionnaise |
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| Total population |
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250,000[1] |
| Regions with significant populations |
| St Denis |
| Languages |
| French, Tamil |
| Religions |
| Hinduism, Christianity |
| Related ethnic groups |
| Non-resident Indian and Person of Indian Origin, Desi |
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Indo-Réunionnaise are people of Indian origin residing in Réunion. They form the second largest ethnic group after those of African descent.
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[edit] Origins
Originally brought in as indentured laborers as in Mauritius, they were mostly North Indian Hindus, speaking Hindi, Bhojpuri and Gujarati. The largest minority were South Indian Tamils and Telugus. The smallest group were Muslims (from North, South and West India. There were also latter emmigrants, mostly Hindu, traders and businessmen.
[edit] Indo-Réunionnaise Today
Today, Indo-Réunionnaise people have had an impact on the culture of Réunion, bringing Indian foods as well as plants and animals to the island. The Hindus here have mixed with the other races much better than those in Mauritius.
[edit] Demographic factors
Most are Hindus. There is a vast Muslim minority. the remainder are Christian, Sikh, Baha'i, or non-religious. Hare-Krishna is also practised in Réunion. Creole is spoken by most, French is widely spoken. Hindi, Urdu, Gujarati, Bhojpuri, Tamil and Telugu are also spoken. Few speak English.
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