Mumbai, the capital of Maharashtra, is the fastest moving, most affluent and industrialized 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 harbor, . and one of the busiest ports of India, handling approximately 40 percent of India's maritime trade.
Mumbai derives its name from the local deity Mumba Devi, whose temple is still there. 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.
Mumbai is a fascinating city, throbbing with life, and, for many people, the gateway to India.
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