Port vs. haven

[Izolda]

Test No. incompl/advan-39 "State Secrets", question 10

The last possible thing that anyone wants to happen to their country is to turn it into a ......... for troublemakers.

(a) port
(b) harbour
(c) haven
(d) location

Test No. incompl/advan-39 "State Secrets", answer 10

The last possible thing that anyone wants to happen to their country is to turn it into a haven for troublemakers.

Correct answer: (c) haven

Your answer was: incorrect
The last possible thing that anyone wants to happen to their country is to turn it into a port for troublemakers.
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Hi!
Why my answer isn't correct?

[Alan]

Hi,

Port is essentially where ships come and go. The word 'haven' is needed here with the meaning of a safe place/a resting place.

Alan
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[Ilomu]

[Alan]

Hi Ilomu,

Haven is a word meaning a safe place and not necessarily anything to do with the sea. Harbour is very much the same as port and is more associated with the sea.

Alan
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