Relative and Absolute Location
Mumbai at 19º04’33.54”N 72º52’39.56”E Elev. 38 ft. is the capital of the Maharashtra State in India. Mumbai city is located in the Midde of Bombay island. Bombay Island is an island that is west of the mainland. Mumbai lies on the Mithi River. Mumbai also because of the location and population Mumbai has one of the largest International airport in India called Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport. This is all one airport they are combined Domestic and International. Since Mumbai is on of Seven islands the closest other islands are Parel, Mahim, Mazagaon, Colaba( South) , Worli(NorthWest) , and Old Woman's Island. The total area of Mumbai is 233 square miles. Mumbai lies at the mouth of the Ulhas River on the western coast of India. Mumbai is bounded by the Arabian Sea to the west. Many parts of the city lie just above sea level.
Citations
Map Of The World. Photograph. Encyclopædia Britannica Image Quest. Web. 12 May 2013.
Map Of The World. Photograph. Encyclopædia Britannica Image Quest. Web. 12 May 2013.