Robben Island Heritage Site

Robben Island is an island in Table Bay, 6.9 kilometres 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.
  • Country: South Africa
  • Province: Western Cape
  • Municipality: City of Cape Town
  • PO box: 7400
  • Criteria: III, VI
  • Designated: 1999
  • Reference no.: 916
Data from: en.wikipedia.org