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Mumbai, also known as the City of Dreams or the City Which Never Sleeps, is a fascinating part of India. Every year thousands of people travel to Mumbai to become something and change their destiny. The good thing about this city is that it welcomes people with open arms, waiting for them with hundreds of opportunities. Did you know that a Portuguese writer used to call Mumbai Bombay or “Bom Baim” which meant “good little bay”? This is how the city got its previous name, Bombay. In this blog, you will learn more interesting fun facts about Mumbai.
Interesting Facts About Mumbai
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1. Mumbai is the most populous city in India.
2. In 1995, the ruling party of Shiv Sena changed the name of this city to Mumbai to glorify the Maratha culture.
3. The name Mumbai is derived from a local deity called “Mumba Devi”.
4. It is the wealthiest city in the country with the highest number of billionaires and millionaires residing in it.
5. Mumbai houses numerous UNESCO World Heritage Sites including the Elephanta Caves, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Global Vipassana Pagoda, and lastly, the Victorian and Art Deco Ensemble of Mumbai.
6. It is believed that Mumbai is actually an amalgamation of seven islands including the Isle of Bombay, Colaba, Old Woman’s Island (Little Colaba), Mahim, Mazagaon, Parel and Worli.
7. Mumbai is the commercial and entertainment capital of India.
8. Mumbai houses several scientific and nuclear institutes in India including the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre and Tata Institute of Fundamental Research.
9. Mumbai is the financial capital of India and houses ten of the most important financial sectors like the RBI and NSE.
10. Mumbai was the first city to start the bus service in India.
11. It also houses the world’s most expensive house known as Antilia.
12. The railway line which connects Mumbai to Pune was built in 1863 by Alice Tredwell.
13. Mumbai’s Juhu Aerodrome was the first airport in India.
14. Rudyard Kipling, the writer of The Jungle Book, was born in Mumbai.
15. Mumbai also houses India’s largest theme park known as Imagica.
16. Mumbai’s Dharavi is Asia’s largest slum.
17. The Taj Mahal Palace is India’s first five-star hotel located in Colaba, Mumbai.
18. The Mahalaxmi Dhobi Ghat of Mumbai is the largest open-air laundry in the world.
19. Vada Pav, Pav Bhaji, the Bombay Sandwich, and Bhelpuri are some of the most popular food items in Mumbai.
20. Every year flamingos migrate to the Bhandup and Sewri regions of Mumbai from October to March.
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5 interesting facts about Mumbai include that it is the most populous city in India, it houses Asia’s largest slum called Dharavi, it has India’s first five-star hotel called the Taj Mahal Palace, it has India’s largest theme park called Imagica, and lastly, you can spot flamingos during the migration season in Bhandup and Sewri regions.
One special thing about Mumbai is its Gateway of India, a large historical basalt-made monument. It served as a ceremonial place during the British rule to welcome King George V in India.
Some old and historical facts about Mumbai are that it was earlier known as Bombay, it has Asia’s largest slum called Dharavi, and the largest open-air laundry called the Mahalaxmi Dhobi Ghat.
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