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TRADE. — Geography STD 12 Arts — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ArtsGeographyTRADE.2 Marks
Question
Why are ports called 'gateways to international trade'?
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Answer

  • The sea route is important for the movement of goods from different countries or regions of the world.
  • A port is a place where the relationship between maritime transactions and land transactions can be maintained by ships or steamers and land vehicles.
  • Goods imported from other countries are unloaded at the port as well as goods manufactured in the country are exported.
  • Ports play an important role in international trade.
  • Ports are therefore called the 'gateway to international trade'.

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