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Mumbai facts

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Mumbai facts

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 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.

Mumbai is the capital city of the Maharashtra state and is the only city in India that has a very big impact on the economy of the country.

It is also home to some of the Fortune Global 500 companies including Tata, Godrej, Birla, Reliance, etc.

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 center of the city. It is a 104 sq km area with a variety of around 6300 different species of animals and birds.

India’s first train was run in this city. Approx 400 passengers traveled from Bori Bunder to Thane in the first train.

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.

In the famous book “The Jungle Book” author, Rudyard Kipling was born in Mumbai on 30 December 1865.

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Facts about Pakistan

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facts about Pakistan

Facts about Pakistan:–  On August 14, 1947, the history of Pakistan begins after getting the independence from the British. At that time Pakistan consisted two land East Pakistan and West Pakistan. East Pakistan is Now called Bangladesh.

Some facts about Pakistan

  1. Pakistan means “Land of Pure ” In Urdu and Persian.
  2. The first Governor-General of Pakistan was Muhammad Ali Jinnah, and Liaquat Ali Khan was the first Prime Minister.
  3. Two people from Pakistan won the Nobel prize. In 1979, Abdus Salam for Physics and in 2014 Malala Yousafzai for Peace.
  4. Pakistan is the sixth largest populated country in the world.
  5. Wasim Akram was the first international bowler to take 400 wickets on both tests and ODIs.
  6. Edhi Foundation from Pakistan operates world’s biggest ambulance network.
  7. Pakistan uses the canal to irrigation that the largest canal-based irrigation system in the world.
  8. The Karakoram Highway, Pakistan is the highest paved international road.
  9. In Muslim countries, Pakistan was the first who attained nuclear power.
  10. World’s highest ATM by National Bank of Pakistan is situated at a height of 16,007 feet above sea level, at the Pak-China border, Khunjerab Pass.
facts about Pakistan

Some facts about Pakistan

  1. The largest city of Pakistan is Karachi. Karachi is the home of 17 million peoples and it is also financial hub of the country. Karachi was the first capital of Pakistan until 1958.
  2.   Until 1958 Queen Elizabeth II was the Queen Of Pakistan.
  3. “Roh” the sugarcane juice is the national drink of Pakistan.
  4. Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) set a record for flying the fastest between London and Karachi. This record is unbroken till today. In 6 hours, 43 minutes, 55 seconds they completed the flight.
  5. The highest mountain peak in Pakistanis K-2. it is also the second highest peak in the world.
  6. At the age of 20 years and 9 months, old Mohammed Ilyas became the world’s youngest judge.
  7. The ‘Khewra Salt Mine’ is the world’s oldest and second largest mine.
  8. The Pakistani army is the eleventh largest army in the world.
  9. 25% of the land in Pakistan used for agricultural cultivation. It is three times more than Russia irrigates.
  10. Islamabad is the second most beautiful capital city in the world.

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Facts about Beautiful City Chandigarh

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Facts about Beautiful City Chandigarh

Chandigarh is a beautiful city in India. It is a union territory. It is the most beautiful and developed city in India. There is lost of place which attracts visitors like Sukhmana lake, Japanese Garden, Sector 17 market etc. If you want to explore these places CTU (Chandigarh Transport Union) provides One day pass for buses. One can use CTU buses to roam for a day. Bus pass cost cheaper than taking the bus for every destination. CTU arrange special buses for Sukhmana lake, Rock garden on weekend due to heavy rush. Let learn about history and some facts about the beautiful city Chandigarh.

History of Chandigarh

On the time of partition of India, Punjab is divided in East Punjab (Punjab, India) and West Punjab (Punjab, Pakistan). The capital of Punjab was Lahore but it is given to Pakistan. So East Punjab (Punjab, India) needed a new capital. Therefore India’s First Prime Minister, Jawahar Lal Nehru decided to build a new city (actually Chandigarh is Jawahar Lal Nehru’s dream city). Albert Mayer American planner and the architect was hired to design the city beautiful Chandigarh in 1949.

Facts about beautiful city Chandigarh.

  1. Chandigarh is the capital city of two states Punjab and Haryana.
  2. It is the most developed and beautiful city of India.
  3. Area of Chandigarh is 114 KMsq.
  4. The population of Chandigarh is approx 10 lakh (1 Million).
  5. Chandigarh is India’s first well-planned city.
  6. According to BBC the Chandigarh is one of the best city in World.
  7. Chandigarh’s HDI (Human Development Index) is always on top.
  8. Punjab’s Mohali, Haryana’s Panchkula and Chandigarh are referred as Tri-City.
  9. Chandigarh’s Emblem is open Hand. This emblem is the symbol of peace, growth and unity.
  10. There is no Sector 13 in Chandigarh. Because number 13 is considered as unlucky.
  11. In Chandigarh craze for University election is more than a parliament election.
  12. There is two ISBT in Chandigarh ISBT Sector-17 and ISBT Sector-43.
Facts about Beautiful City Chandigarh
Facts about Beautiful City Chandigarh

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14 Facts about Ahmedabad

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Ahmadabad is one of the biggest cities of the state Gujarat, India. We share with you some interesting facts about ‘Boston of India’. 14 facts about Ahmedabad are listed below.

Interesting Facts about Ahmedabad

  1. In Old times, Ahmadabad was called Karnavati.In 1411 A.D Sultan Ahmed Shah ordered to change the name from Karnavati to Ahmedabad.
  2. There is a lot of monuments in Ahmedabad. Time to time there is so many rulers of this land, from Mughals to British and British to Independent India. All of them left their marks on the city in form of Jama Masjid, Siddi Sayyed Mosque, Sarabhai Villas etc.
  3. Second IIM (Indian Institute of Management) was established in Ahmadabad in 1961. IIM Ahmadabad is one of the best business study institutes of  South-Asia region.
  4. There is a spooky restaurant in Ahmadabad. The restaurant is built on a graveyard. The amazing thing is that the graves are still there and the tables and chairs are adjusted around the grave for the customers.
  5. Ahmedabad was the capital city of Gujarat till 1970.
  6. In 2010 Ahmedabad was listed in the ‘World’s 3rd Fastest growing Cities’. The list is generated by Forbes.
  7. State bank of India’s logo is taken from the lake Kankaria.
  8. Ahmadabad is a dry city. Because of the ban on alcohol. Its make it one of the safest city of India.
  9. Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) of Ahmedabad is the most successful rapid transit system of India.
  10. It is also known for its late-night hangouts. Manek Chowk which offers delightful food will make your midnight hangout awesome.
  11. Ahmadabad is the largest vegan city of India.
  12. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (Father of the nation) was born in Ahmadabad.
  13. Ever heard about the kite museum. Most people never heard like me. But in Ahmedabad, a Kite Museum is situated. A dream place for kite lovers 🙂 .
  14. There are so many mills in Ahmedabad. We can call it the City of Mills. The textile industry of Ahmadabad is World known.

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