Nelson Mandela, the first democratical South African president after apartheid was in jail on this island for many years so it is an important landmark for the country.
...the prison is on the island.
Robben Island
Robben Island is South Africa's most secure prison.
Robben Island was named a World Heritage site in 1999.
If German in origin it means "island of the seals", as Robben is plural for seal..
Around 300,000 people visit Robben Island per year. This historic site off the coast of Cape Town, South Africa, was used as a prison during the apartheid era, where Nelson Mandela was famously held for 18 years. Today, it is a popular tourist destination and a symbol of South Africa's struggle against racial segregation.
Robben Island is Dutch for "Seal Island". Obviously you see seals there. In this case the Cape Fur seal.
Robben Island
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Robben Island is about 5 miles (8 km) offshore of Capetown, South Africa
because there are seals there
it is a prison