Question

Answer the following question in about 30 words.

Distinguish between port and harbour.

Answer 1

Sr. No.	Port	Harbour
1.	Ports are mainly used for commercial purposes along the coastline.	Harbours are/may be natural or man-made, connecting a piece of land with a large water body.
2.	They are used for the export and import of goods.	Harbours primarily provide safe anchorage for ships in bad weather.
3.	Indented coasts provide natural ports.	River estuaries provide a natural harbour.
4.	Ports usually have more commercial facilities, like cranes and lifts, to move heavy cargo.	A harbour has fewer commercial facilities as it is merely a place of safety.