Natural harbour

A natural harbour is a special place where big boats and ships can safely stop and park. It's like a big, fancy parking lot but for boats. Instead of cars, there are big boats that need a place to stop and rest safely.

Imagine you're playing with your toy boat in the bathtub. You could just leave it in the middle of the tub, but it might bob around and even tip over. That's not very safe! So instead, you might guide your toy boat to the side of the tub where the sides are higher and the water is calmer. That's a little like what a natural harbour is.

In real life, natural harbours are special places along coasts that are safe for ships to stop because the water is deep enough and calm enough. They are usually protected by a curve in the land or by islands. This helps stop the waves and wind from getting too strong, which could make the ships crash into other ships or the shore.

People have used natural harbours for a long time to trade goods and travel across oceans. They're really important for countries because they allow large ships to come in and out, bringing things like food, fuel, and other goods that we need to live our daily lives.