Groot River (Southern Cape)
The Groot River is a river in the southern area of the Western Cape province of South Africa. It is a right hand tributary of the Gourits River.
| Groot River | |
|---|---|
Train approaching Laingsburg crossing the bridge over the Buffels River, the upper section of the Groot River | |
Location of the Groot River mouth | |
| Etymology | From Grootrivier, meaning "big river" in the Afrikaans language |
| Location | |
| Country | South Africa |
| State | Western Cape |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Komsberg |
| • location | Great Karoo, Northern Cape |
| • coordinates | 32°46′S 20°39′E |
| • elevation | 1,200 m (3,900 ft) |
| Mouth | Gourits River |
• location | Western Cape |
• coordinates | 33°53′18″S 21°39′22″E |
• elevation | 82 m (269 ft) |
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