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Mumbai (also known as
Bombay, the official name until 1995) is the capital city of the Indian state
of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India with an estimated city
proper population of 12.4 million as of 2011. Along with the neighbouring
regions of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, it is the second most populous
metropolitan area in India, with a population of 21.3 million as of 2016.
Mumbai lies on the Konkan coast on the west coast of India and has a deep
natural harbour. In 2008, Mumbai was named an alpha world city. It is also the
wealthiest city in India, and has the highest number of millionaires and
billionaires among all cities in India. Mumbai is home to three UNESCO World
Heritage Sites: the Elephanta Caves, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, and the
city's distinctive ensemble of Victorian and Art Deco buildings.
Always bustling
with activity, the city’s shopping districts range from the humble stalls in
the street markets to exclusive shopping centres where major brands have their
boutiques. A highlight of our visit there was mingling with the common people
and visiting small shops where locals made us feel very welcome, such as is in
this small florist shop.
This post is part of the Our World Tuesday meme,
and also part of the Ruby Tuesday meme,
and also part of the Wordless Wednesday meme.
