Mumbai
Mumbai (muum-BY; ISO: Muṁbaī, ), formerly known as Bombay (bom-BAY), is the capital city of the Indian state of Maharashtra. Mumbai is the financial capital and the most populous city proper of India with an estimated population of 12.5 million (1.25 crore). Mumbai is the centre of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, the sixth-most populous metropolitan area in the world with a population of over 23 million (2.3 crore). Mumbai lies on the Konkan coast on the west coast of India and has a deep natural harbour. In 2008, Mumbai was named an alpha world city. Mumbai has the highest number of billionaires out of any city in Asia.
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| Area:Metro | 4,355 km (1,681.5 sq mi)
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| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft)
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| Population:Density | 21,000/km (54,000/sq mi)
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| Population:Metro | 18,414,288
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| Demonym | Mumbaikar, Bombayite
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