Mumbai, formerly known as Bombay until 1995, is the capital city of the Indian state of Maharashtra on India's west coast. Nestled on the Arabian Sea, it grew from an archipelago of seven islands into a sprawling urban centre with a deep natural harbour. The city is India's financial, commercial and entertainment powerhouse, often dubbed the "city of dreams", generating a significant share of the nation's industrial output and serving as a magnet for migrants seeking opportunity. The population density is high, and the city embodies striking contrasts between modern skyscrapers, thriving film industries, colonial‐era architecture and densely populated informal settlements. The tropical climate brings heavy seasonal monsoons, and despite infrastructural challenges the city remains a vibrant cultural hub with a rich arts and film heritage.
Location: Maharashtra, India
Coordinates: 18.96, 72.83
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