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Functions of Mombasa and Rotterdam(Similarities.)

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Functions of Mombasa and Rotterdam/Similarities.
1. Both are sea ports with Mombasa being the gateway to E and C Africa and Rotterdam being the enterport to Europe.
2. Both are transport and communication centres with Mombasa being
well served by transportation routes such as Nairobi-Mombasa Highway, has Moi International Airport etc and Rotterdam is linked to other urban centres by modern roads, railway lines and waterways.
3. Both are industrial centres with Mombasa having Changamwe oil refinery, Bamburi cement Factory, motor vehicle assembly, etc. and Rotterdam having being the major industrial centre in Netherlands having industries such as ship
building, engineering, petrol chemical ,etc.
4. Both are commercial centres with both having shops and businesses selling goods to citizens.
5. Both are located at the mouths of rivers, Mombasa on the mouth of R. Mwachi and Rotterdam on the
mouths of rivers Rhine and Meuse on the N. Sea.
6. Both are in the coastal region.
7. Both are open for use throughout the year due to favourable weather conditions.
8. Both are the second largest towns in their respective countries.