The Oelemari River flows into the Litani which is a tributary to the Marowijne.

[1] The river is sourced from the Oranjegebergte which in turn is a subdivision of the Tumuk Humak Mountains.

[2] Gold has been discovered in the area and is being exploited by Guardian Exploration from Texas.

[3] The area was first explored by A. Franssen Herderschee in 1903,[4] and settlements had been found of the indigenous Ojarikoelé tribe, also known as Wajarikoele.

[6] The Akurio were rediscovered in 1975 by American missionaries, and were persuaded to live in Pelelu Tepu.