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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Robben_IslandRobben Island - Wikipedia

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   Robben Island (Afrikaans: Robbeneiland) is an island in Table Bay, 6.9 kilometres (4.3 mi) west of the coast of Bloubergstrand, north of Cape Town, South Africa. It takes its name from the Dutch word for seals ( robben ), hence the Dutch/Afrikaans name Robbeneiland , which translates to Seal(s) Island .

2. www.robben-island.org.zaHome - Robben Island Museum

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   Robben Island Museum manages and presents the Island as a national estate and a symbol of South Africa's history and human spirit. Learn about the Island's natural and cultural resources, book a tour, or explore the virtual tour online.

3. www.britannica.com › place › Robben-IslandRobben island | History, Prison, & Facts | Britannica

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   Mar 29, 2024 · Robben Island, island in Table Bay, Western Cape province, South Africa. It is 5 miles (8 km) west of the mainland and 6 miles (10 km) north of Cape Town and has an approximate area of 5 square miles (13 square km). Its name is the Dutch word for “seals,” once plentiful in the surrounding waters.

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4. whc.unesco.org › en › listRobben Island - UNESCO World Heritage Centre

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   Robben Island is a former prison, hospital and military base that witnessed the triumph of democracy and freedom over oppression and racism in South Africa. It has 17th century quarries, a leper colony, a lighthouse and a maximum security prison for political prisoners.

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6. www.capetown.travel › your-guide-to-robben-islandYour Guide to Robben Island - Cape Town Tourism

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   Apr 14, 2023 · Robben Island is a UNESCO World Heritage site where Nelson Mandela and other political prisoners were imprisoned. Learn about the island's history, attractions and tour options from Cape Town Tourism.

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7. www.nationalgeographic.com › article › robben-islandDiscover the Rich History of Robben Island - National Geographic

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   Jul 17, 2018 · Robben Island is a former prison and banishment site for political prisoners of South Africa’s apartheid regime, including Nelson Mandela. Learn about its history, threats, and how to visit this island near Cape Town.

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   Why is Robben Island called Robbeneiland?

   • It takes its name from the Dutch word for seals ( robben ), hence the Dutch/Afrikaans name Robbeneiland, which translates to Seal (s) Island . Robben Island is roughly oval in shape, 3.3 kilometres (2 miles) long north–south, and 1.9 km ( mi) wide, with an area of 5.08 km ( sq mi).

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   Why is Robben Island a World Heritage Site?

   • With the end of apartheid, the island has become a popular tourist destination. It is managed by Robben Island Museum (RIM); which operates the site as a living museum. In 1999, the island was declared a World Heritage Site for its importance to South Africa's political history and development of a democratic society.

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   Where is Robben Island?

   • Robben Island is a South African National Heritage Site as well as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located at the entrance to Table Bay, 11 km from Cape Town, this island, was discovered by Bartolomeu Dias in 1488 and, for many years, it was used by Portuguese navigators, later by English and Dutch as a refueling station.

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   What is Robben Island used for?

   • Robben Island has been used as prison and a place where people were isolated, banished and exiled to for nearly 400 years. It was also used as a post office, a grazing ground, a mental hospital and an outpost. Initially the island was inhabited by a variety of wild life, including birds, penguins, seals and tortoises.

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9. www.sahistory.org.za › article › robben-islandRobben Island | South African History Online

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   Learn about the history of Robben Island, a World Heritage Site in Table Bay, where political prisoners were kept during apartheid. Find out how the island was used as a prison, a post office, a grazing ground, a mental hospital and more.