Groot River | |
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Etymology | From Grootrivier, meaning "big river" in the Afrikaans language |
Location | |
Country | South Africa |
State | Western Cape |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | _ |
• location | Cederberg Mountains |
Source confluence | Twee / Lang |
• coordinates | 32°46′29″S 19°17′35″E / 32.77472°S 19.29306°E |
• elevation | 735 m (2,411 ft) |
Mouth | Riet River |
• location | Confluence with the Riet River, Western Cape |
• coordinates | 32°36′48″S 19°27′10″E / 32.61333°S 19.45278°E |
• elevation | 456 m (1,496 ft) |
The Groot River (English: "Large River") is a river in the Western Cape Province, South Africa. It is part of the Olifants/Doring River system. It is not to be confused with the Groot River of Eastern Cape or the Groot River of Southern Cape provinces.