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DeutschGreen River (Northern Cape)
| 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 / 30.833°S 17.583°E |
• elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Basin size | 4,500 km2 (1,700 sq mi) |
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]
There is diamond exploration in the Green River Valley.[3]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Groen River Overview
- ^ Rowlett, Russ. "The Lighthouse Directory". University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
- ^ "Alluvial Mining and Exploration Projects, South Africa". Archived from the original on 26 April 2011. Retrieved 15 March 2012.
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