TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATION
PORTS
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North coast
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East coast
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West coast
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South coast
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Detailed explanation-1: -In India west coast have more ports because depth of sea is more. The east coast is called emergent coast because the coast has been exposed by the sea by a relative fall in sea levels. East coast sea is not very deep when compared to west coast hence the number of ports are less on this coast.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Eastern Coast is smooth and unfit for making ports. So, very few ports are developed there. But the Western Coast is broken and indented and suitable for ports.
Detailed explanation-3: -Introduction to Major Ports in India On the west coast, there are the ports of Mumbai, Kandla, Mangalore, JNPT, Mormugao, and Cochin.
Detailed explanation-4: -California Ports’ Operations and Funding. California Ports Vary in Size and Types of Goods Handled. California has a total of 12 ports.
Detailed explanation-5: -Port of Los Angeles. Port of Long Beach. Port of Oakland. Port of Tacoma. Port of Seattle.