Tema is an artificial port found in Ghana in West Africa. The port was constructed by the government of Ghana so as to handle the increasing volumes of trade and to reduce congestion at the port Accra which was the major port by then. The port was opened up n 1962 and over the years, …
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.Some rivers naturally cannot be used for navigation because of various factors some of which are physical while others are social-economic factors for example occurrence of rapids and waterfalls and cataracts, rocky outcrops, sharp bends, natural valleys, too much silting, occasional flooding, landslides, and many others. The steps taken include; Regional co-operation to enhance the …
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FACTORS INFLUENCING THE DISTRIBUTION OF MAJOR TRANSPORT NETWORKS IN EAST AFRICA Government policy whereby it can be for political or economic reasons. Areas that are economically viable will encourage government to construct roads and railways to exploit the resources. Regions with abundant economic potential e.g. mining centers tend to have more roads and railway lines …
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The following are difference between the port of Mombasa and Rotterdam Rotterdam handles more cargo than Mombasa Rotterdam has room for expansion while Mombasa has limited space Rotterdam is linked by road, railway, pipeline, air as well as waterways while Mombasa is linked by road, railway, pipeline and air Rotterdam export mainly manufactured goods while Mombasa export mainly raw materials Rotterdam services a hinterland …
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