Science, asked by afnan1141, 1 year ago

what is the difference b/w harbour and port

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Answered by Yuvrajpaul
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Hey mate!! Nice question.

Heres your answer.

Definition of Harbour and Port

Harbour : Harbour is a place on the coast where ships, boats and barges can seek shelter from a stormy weather.

Port: Port is a location on the coast that can be used to load and unload cargo.

Location

Port: A port is located inside a harbour.

Harbour : A harbour cannot be located inside a port.

Purpose

Harbour: The purpose of a harbour is to provide shelter from the weather conditions.

Port: The purpose of a port is to load and unload cargo.

Creation

Harbour: A harbour is usually a natural structure.

Port: Ports are generally artificially created.

Facilities

Port: Ports are commercial entities and often have many facilities like warehouses to store cargo and well-built transportation systems.

Harbour: Harbours do not provide as many facilities as ports.


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Answered by qwsa
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Ports:A location on the coast that can be used to load and undergo cargo.
Harbour: Harbour is the place on coast where ships and boats can seek shelter for a stormy weather.
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