Gyimi River

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Gyimi river[1] also known as Jimi River[2] is a stream in Ashanti Region, Ghana. It forms in area of a Naimakrom settlement.[3] It confluence with Ofin River is near town Dunkwa-on-Offin.

CountryGhana
coordinates
5°58′49.9″N 1°46′27.5″W
elevation
102 meters
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Gyimi River
Jimi River
South Ghana with the Ofin (left) and Gyimi River
Location
CountryGhana
Physical characteristics
MouthOfin River
  coordinates
5°58′49.9″N 1°46′27.5″W
  elevation
102 meters
Length10 km (6.2 mi)
Discharge 
  locationMouth
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Word gyimi in the Twi language of the Akan people[4] can be roughly translated as foolery or not normal.[5]

Water pollution

Within the Gyimi (Jimi) river basin heavy metal contamination is present. It is caused by mining operations.[6][7]

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