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Cape Town

city in the Western Cape, South Africa

16km

-33.93318.467

Western Cape

province of South Africa

196km

-3320
Sights (7)

False Bay

bay of the Atlantic Ocean adjacent to Cape Town, South Africa; so called because sailors confused Cape Point and Cape Hangklip

48km

-34.2198333318.64

Stellenbosch

town in the Western Cape, South Africa

56km

-33.9366666718.86138889

Swartland

region in South Africa

61km

-33.3666666718.78333333

Paarl

town in the Western Cape, South Africa

65km

-33.7241666718.95583333

West Coast National Park

conservation area north of Cape Town in the Western Cape province of South Africa

71km

-33.1208333318.06666667

Franschhoek

town in the Western Cape, South Africa

85km

-33.9166666719.13333333

Hermanus

town in the Western Cape, South Africa

112km

-34.4166666719.25
Nature

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Robben Island

South Africa
Someday we will visit Robben Island or begin to dream about going there! However, for now its not on our radar. Let us know in the comments if you think that should change!

Robben Island

Robben Island is in the Western Cape of South Africa, approximately 7 km off the coast and 12 km from Cape Town harbour. This island is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

In 1654 the settlers of the Dutch Cape Colony placed all their ewes and a few rams on Robben Island, the men built a large shed and a shelter. The isolation offered better protection against wild animals than on the mainland. The settlers also collected seal skins and boiled oil to supply the needs of the settlement.

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