3.4 a, 3.4 b and 3.5 a - Mumbai Flashcards
Which river does Mumbai lie on?
On the deep water estuary of the Ulhas river
It lies 19 degrees north of the equator, so which type of climate does it have?
A tropical climate, with a monsoon between June and September
What was the estimated population in 2015?
16 million though the metropolitan area is bigger
As it has grown and spread, what has it formed and what is the definition of this?
It has spread to the mainland to form a CONURBATION, which is an extended urban area, typically consisting of several towns merging with the suburbs of a central city
What does it’s metropolitan area include?
Navi Mumbai, Thane, Bhiwandi and Kalyan
What is Mumbai’s national significance?
It’s deep water harbour has made it India’s second largest container port. It’s waterfront is 10km long which allows for huge port development with manufacturing industries nearby
What is Mumbai’s international significance?
It’s location on India’s west coast makes it closer to Europe via the Suez Canal than other Indian ports. Shipping times to Europe from Mumbai are five days shorter than from Kolkata in the East Coast
Why is Mumbai a great location for businesses?
Mumbai is 9 hours away from UK airports, a 4 hour flight to Singapore, under 3 hours to Dubai and other Middle Eastern countries. This means that it is possible for business men/women to travel between these countries in one day.
Where is the CBD located?
It was built around the harbour, so the CBD is located on the southern tip of the peninsula , centred on the old banking sector of the city.
Why are house prices so expensive in Mumbai?
Because of its location - As it is a peninsula bound by the Arabian Sea, there isn’t much scope for expansion or land development in the city as it is surrounded by water on three sides. This means that development has never been circular, but has been linear from the south towards the northern suburbs. This limited supply creates a higher demand, which causes prices to rocket!
How many people are estimated to work in the port are and live in slums?
As many as 25,000
What are the inner suburbs of Mumbai?
They are the first area of suburbs developed to house workers in the old textile mill area. Some of this area has become characterised by squatter and slum settlements including Mumbai’s largest - Dharavi
Where are the outer suburbs developed?
They are developed along Mumbai’s railway lines, which allowed commuters to travel into the city every day.
What has developed along the railway lines?
New Industrial sectors
What was New Mumbai planned as?
As a low-density suburb where lower land prices would create a better quality of life, with less congestion for Mumbai’s commuters.
