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because there are seals there
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What does the name Robben Island mean?
If German in origin it means "island of the seals", as Robben is plural for seal..
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"
Is there a difference between robben island and robben island prison?
...the prison is on the island.
What was the name of the island where Nelson Mandela was in prison?
Robben Island
What was the prison called for Nelson Mandela?
the prison was built on Robben Island
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)
Why is Robben Island important in history?
Robben Island is South Africa's most secure prison.
When was robben island named a heritage site?
Robben Island was named a World Heritage site in 1999.
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
What was the island were Nelson Mandela's prison was?
Robben Island
Where was Mandela's jail?
in robben island
