Mumbai is the biggest metropolitan city of India. Mumbai lies at the mouth of the Ulhas River on the western coast of India, in the coastal region known as the Konkan. Mumbai houses the country's largest production houses, stock exchanges, sea port and offices of some of the esteemed companies of the world. Not only Mumbai is the capital of Maharashtra, but also called the Commercial Capital of India. Parks, gardens, museums, shopping malls, amusement parks, beaches and lakes define the charm of this economic hub.
Mumbai consists of two distinct regions-Mumbai City and Mumbai Suburban District, which form two separate districts of Maharashtra. Greater Mumbai, both island city and suburbs as a whole, is administered by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) (formerly the Bombay Municipal Corporation). Mumbai's history as a major trading centre has led to a diverse range of cultures, religions and cuisines coexisting in the city.
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