Question

Distinguish between the following:

Harbour and Port

Answer 1

Sr. No.	Harbour	Port
1.	An extensive stretch of deep water near the seashore where vessels can anchor securely.	The commercial part of a harbour with the facility of loading and unloading of goods and space for storage of goods.
2.	It may be natural or artificial.	It is a man-made feature.
3.	Vishakapattinam (Natural harbour) Chennai (artificial harbour).	Chennai, Ennore and Tuticorin are the major ports of Tamil Nadu.