Green River (Northern Cape)
The Green River or Groen River (Afrikaans: Groenrivier) is a river in the Northern Cape province of South Africa. It originates in the Kamiesberge range and has a catchment area of about 4500 km2.[1] The river mouth is located about 120 km NNW of Strandfontein in the Namaqua National Park area by the Green River Mouth Lighthouse.[2]
| Green River Groenrivier | |
|---|---|
  | |
| Location | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | Northern Cape |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Kamiesberge |
| Mouth | Atlantic Ocean |
⁃ location | Western Cape, South Africa |
⁃ coordinates | 30°50′S 17°35′E |
⁃ elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Basin size | 4,500 km2 (1,700 sq mi) |
See also
References
- Groen River Overview
- The Lighthouse Directory
- "Alluvial Mining and Exploration Projects, South Africa". Archived from the original on 2011-04-26. Retrieved 2012-03-15.
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