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][failed verification]
Green River Groenrivier | |
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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) |
There is diamond exploration in the Green River Valley.[3]
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