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Which swimmers have swum from Robben Island to Cape Town?
Henry Charteris Hooper, in 1899, was the first person to swim from Robben Island to Cape Town, a distance of just under 12 kilometers. Since then, some 300 swimmers have successfully swum this route.
What prison was Nelson Mandela in?
Robben Island (prison for political prisoners in Table Bay, Cape Town) Polsmoor Prison (Tokai, Cape Town) Victor Vester Prison (Paarl, Cape Town)
What is the origin of the name 'Robben Island'?
Robben Island is Dutch for "Seal Island". Obviously you see seals there. In this case the Cape Fur seal.
Which Island is near Cape Town?
Robben Island is situated. The name is Dutch for "seal island"
Where are the Muslim shrines in Cape Town South Africa?
Robben Island
Which island is on the southern coast of Africa?
about 7kms from the coast of Cape Town lies Robben Island
Where is robben island located?
cape town south africa It is 6.9Kms west off the coast of Bloubergstrand, Cape Town, South Africa and the name is Dutch for Seal Island
Who was the first woman to swim from Robben Island to Cape Town in South Africa?
15 year-old Peggy Duncan in 1926.
Where was Nelson Mandela held in prison?
Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 27 years, and 18 of those on the rocky quarry off the coast of Cape Town which is Robben Island. He was a leader of the anti-Apartheid movement in South Africa.
What is the distance between islands in the Virgin Islands?
The distance between islands in the Virgin Islands can vary, but on average, it is around 1-5 miles. Traveling between islands usually involves taking a ferry, private boat, or small plane.
What are three famous sites for cape town south Africa?
By your question, I think the answer your looking for is... Table Mountain Robben Island Cape Point (I've been to Cape Town, South Africa and these sites are absolutely amazing.)
Is cape town an island?
Cape Town is not an island- it is a city situated on the mainland at the tip of the African continent. Part of the greater city stretching from Table Mountain to Cape point lies on a peninsula, surrounded by the waters of False Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. The notable island, which lies just off Cape Town, is Robben Island, famous place of imprisonment of Nelson Mandela.
