Junaid Ashraf in Mumbai (January 2008)

Mumbai (Marathi: मुंबई, formerly known as Bombay, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. With an estimated population of 13 million, it is the largest metropolis in India and one of the most populous cities in the world. With a population of 19 million, the Mumbai Metropolitan Area which includes cities of Navi Mumbai & Thane, is also the world's 5th most populated metropolitan area.

Mumbai is one of the world's top 10 centers of commerce in terms of global financial flow. Mumbai is also the commercial and entertainment capital of India, contributing 25% of industrial output, 40% of maritime trade, and 70% of capital transactions to India's economy. The city houses important financial institutions, such as the Reserve Bank of India, the Bombay Stock Exchange, the National Stock Exchange of India and the corporate headquarters of many Indian companies and numerous multinational corporations. The city is home to Bollywood, the largest film producer in the world. Mumbai attracts migrants from all over India because of the immense employment opportunities and the relatively high standard of living.

Located off the west coast of India, on the Indian Ocean, Mumbai has a deep natural sea harbour. The city handles over half of India's passenger traffic and a significant amount of cargo. Mumbai is also one of the few cities in the world that accommodates a national park, the Sanjay Gandhi National Park, within its city limits.

Source: Wikipedia.org

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