Prison Islands
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There are several islands in the world that serve or have served as prisons or places of confinement. The advantage of island prisons is their almost complete isolation from the outside world. Where are these "Châteaus d'If" located and who are their inhabitants? Below is a selection of the most famous island prisons in the world.
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The island of Bastoy - a Norwegian hell turned into a paradise for prisoners
Alcatraz Island - a former prison in the San Francisco Bay
Solovetsky camp of special purpose (SLON, "Solovki")
Ognenny Island - a special regime zone for lifelong prisoners in Russia
The island of Mont-Saint-Michel - the Maritime Bastille, the French Solovki
Rikers Island - the largest correctional facility in the world
Robben Island - a prison-museum in South Africa
Château d'If - a terrible prison with a 200-year history
Devil's Island - a French prison for particularly dangerous criminals
Norfolk Island - Hell in the Pacific Paradise
Gorgona Island (Colombia) - Colombia's forgotten Alcatraz
Gorgona Island (Colombia) - Colombia's forgotten Alcatraz