Mumbai, fomerly known as Bombay, is the capital of the state of Maharashtra, the most populous city of India, and by some measures the most populous city in the world with an estimated population of about 13 million (as of 2006). Mumbai is located on Salsette Island, off the west coast of Maharashtra.
The Victorian townscape of Mumbai is reminiscent of a prosperous industrial city of the 19th century. Mumbai is famous for its Marine Drive along the ocean, the Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Prince of Wales Museum, Juhu Beach and the Hanging Gardens. It remains India's commercial and entertainment center. |
