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Robben Island
South African Tourism
Johannesburg, South Africa
Robben Island served as as prison from the 17th -the 20th centruy and is home to the iconic prison where Nelson Mandela spent 18 of his 27. Declared a World Heritage Site in 1999, the island now stands as a museum which exists as a testement to the struggle against apartheid and the sacrifices made for freedom in South Africa.
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- Title: Robben Island
- Location Created: Robben Island, Western Cape, South Africa
- Category: Cultural Roots
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