Mumbai

Mumbai (Marathi: ????? ) (pronounced {{IPA|/mum?a?i/}} in Marathi, and {{IPA|/mʊm'baɪ/}} in English), formerly known as Bombay ({{IPA2|bɒm'beɪ}}), is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra and is the most populous Indian city with a 2005 estimated population of about 13 million.{{ref|population}} Mumbai is located on Salsette Island off the west coast of India. Along with the neighbouring towns, it forms one of the world's most populous metropolitan areas, with an extended population of 17 million. The city, which has a deep natural harbour, is also the largest port in western India, handling over half of India's passenger traffic.

External links

• Official site of the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai
• The Mumbai Pages: The complete guide to the city of Mumbai (Bombay)
• Official city report
• Mumbaispace portal
• Mid Day Newspaper — Bombay news
• A Complete Bombay Guide
• Places and Pictures around Mumbai
• Mumbainet
• Birds Eye View of Mumbai City(Rare Photo)
• Satellite picture by Google Maps
• {{Wikitravel|Mumbai}}