Mumbai formerly known as Bombay is an Indian city situated on the west coast. It is the home of the world-famous Bollywood. It is also called Mayanagari. Let’s take a look at some mind-blowing Mumbai facts.
It is the city of dreams and the irony is that this city never sleeps 😛
Mumbai facts
Mumbai’s name is derived from two words “Mumba” which is the one of the Hindu Goddess “Durga” and “Aai” which means “Mother” in the Marathi language.
It is the economic capital of India. It is the wealthiest city and the home of most millionaires in India.
This coastal city is created over seven islands. It took 60 years to make it one city.
It is also home
The world’s most expensive residential home Antilia is built in this city.
Every day 500,000 ( half million ) people come to Mumbai.
Per person, income is 5 times greater in Mumbai than in another place in India. The average income is 40,000 INR in the city.
The city has the world’s best food supply network. 5,000 Dabbawalas delivers 200,000 Dabbas (tiffins) daily.
Imagica theme park located at Mumbai-Pune highway is also located in the city. This theme park is the biggest theme park in India.
World the largest and expensive slums are present in the city.
Sanjay Gandhi National Park is located in the almost
India’s first train was run in this city. Approx 400 passengers
India’s first car owner was from this city. In 1901, Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata founder of the Tata Group was the first Indian to own a car.
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