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because it is where Nelson Mandela, our former president of SA was imprisoned and all other political prisioners were imprisioned in that island.
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Why is robben island so famous?
Robben Island i famous because Nelson Mandela spent 18 years of his 27 year prison sentence on the island. The island has been used since the 17th century as a place to isolate political prisoners.
What is the value of a silver 1kg Mandela robben island medallion?
The value of a silver 1 kg Mandela Robin Island Bailey would be a little over US$2000.
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 part of Africa will turn into a island?
well the answer s that it may be all of Africa because im a profesinol
What kind of things did Nelson Mandela do for the people of South Africa while he was the President of South Africa?
He was arrested and taken to a prison in Robben island when he was caught in 1962 by the police
Why is Robben Island important in history?
Robben Island is South Africa's most secure prison.
Why is Robben island so important?
it is a prison
What important structure is located on robben island?
Prison
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
When was robben island named a heritage site?
Robben Island was named a World Heritage site in 1999.
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.
What was the island were Nelson Mandela's prison was?
Robben Island
Why robben island important?
because it is where Nelson Mandela, our former president of SA was imprisoned and all other political prisioners were imprisioned in that island.
Where was Mandela's jail?
in robben island
Robben Island is in the bay of which African city?
Robben Island is about 5 miles (8 km) offshore of Capetown, South Africa
