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"Mumbai, the Maximum City" Josie_ty's photos around Mumbai (Bombay), India
"Mumbai, the Maximum City" Josie_ty's photos around Mumbai (Bombay), India
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Добавено от: Videоguide
Добавено на: 05.05.2011
Държава: Индия
Населено място: Мумбай
A TripAdvisor™ TripWow slideshow of a travel blog to Mumbai (Bombay), India by TravelPod blogger Josie_ty titled "Mumbai, the "Maximum City"!". TravelPod is a company of TripAdvisor™. Josie_ty's travel blog entry: "Fast Facts The capital of the state of Maharashtra Population = over 20 million (world's 5th most populous metropolitan area) Area = 437 sq. km. Languages spoken: Hindi, Marathi, and English The name Mumbai is an eponym, etymologically derived from Mumba or Maha-Amba, the name of the Hindu goddess Mumbadevi, and Aai meaning mother in Marathi. The former name Bombay had its origins in the 16th century when the Portuguese arrived in the area and called the place with various names, which would finally take on the written form Bombaim, still common in current Portuguese use. After the British gained possession in the 17th century, it was anglicised to Bombay. Maximum City: Bombay Lost and Found An entire book is dedicated to this city and is worth a read. The author is Suketu Mehta ( www.suketumehta.com ). Pina read it and she thinks it's a combination between a journalist's journal/novel and a recount of nowadays events that have made history (like the 2002 riots). 3 Weeks Sights that we saw: Haji Ali Mosque Victoria Terminus Elephanta Caves Colaba and Cuff Parade neighborhoods Band Stand (Bandra) Marine Lines and Chowpatty Beach Juhu Beach Bhindi Bazaar Fort Area Azad and Oval Maidans Mi gratitud y momentos mas memorables en esta etapa del viaje estan ligados a ...