Mumbai

Mumbai — formerly Bombay, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra and the financial capital of India. With a population of approximately 13.66 million, it is the second most populous city in the world. Along with the neighbouring suburbs of Navi Mumbai and Thane, it forms, at 19 million, the world's fifth most populous metropolitan area. Mumbai lies on the west coast of India and has a deep natural harbour. Mumbai's port handles over half of India's maritime cargo.

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 * Local community organizations and nongovernmental groups in the slums of Mumbai and Pune have designed, built, and managed more than 500 public toilet blocks that are safer, cleaner, and cheaper than standard facilities. Source: Worldwatch Institute

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