Question

Give two points of difference between a port and a harbour.

Differentiate between a port and a harbour.

Answer 1

Sr. No.	Port	Harbour
1.	Ports are man-made commercial places built along the coastline.	Harbours are natural or created places, connecting a piece of land with a large waterbody, that serve as ports.
2.	The location of ports is chosen along the coastline where water is navigable and is close to land facilities and infrastructure.	Natural harbours are surrounded by land on most sides but have an entrance point to the sea.
3.	The main purpose of ports is the loading and unloading of cargo ships.	Harbours are utilised mainly to provide safe parking or anchorage to ships.
4.	Ports are very large, with buildings and warehouses for storing goods and a well-built transport system.	When natural harbours have all the facilities of ports, they serve as ports. For example, Mumbai is a natural harbour and also the biggest port in India.