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Mumbai,
the capital of Maharashtra, is the fastest moving, most affluent
and industrialised city in India. Mumbai is part of India's
beautiful west coast, that runs down from Gujarat, through Mumbai
to Goa, Karnataka and Kerala. The city has a natural harbour,
which was developed by the British. It is one of the most busy
ports of India, handling approximately 40 percent of India's maritime
trade.
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Mumbai (till
recently known as 'Bombay'), derives its name from the local
deity Mumba Devi, whose temple is still there. The Portuguese
predecessors of the British preferred to think of the name as
Bom Baim, the Good Bay. Mumbai is a group of seven islands which
are today known as Colaba, Mahim, Mazgaon, Parel, Worli, Girgaun
and Dongri. Large expanses of open sea have been filled in,
and tidal swamps have been reclaimed for furthering the land
area. These reclaimed areas include Churchgate and Nariman Point.
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Mumbai is home
to people of all Indian creeds and cultures. It is a fascinating
city, throbbing with life, and, for many people, the gateway
to India.
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When
to Visit
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Mumbai can
be visited any time of the year, though the hot and humid months
of June, July and August are best avoided.
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