Flag Description The flag of France is used.Currency The Euro. () This image represents a 5 euro banknote. Euro coins have one common side and one national side. They can be used anywhere within the euro area, regardless of the country of issue. There are coins in denominations of 2, 1, 50 cent, 20 cent, 10 cent, 5 cent, 2 cent and 1 cent. The value of one U.S. dollar is equivalent to 0.73 euros. Astronomy Today's date is March 19, 2010. There is currently a New Moon. Location Southern africa, island in the 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. Terrain Mostly rugged and mountainous; fertile lowlands along coast. Elevation Extremes The lowest point is at Indian Ocean 0 m. The highest point is at Piton des Neiges 3,069 m. |