Navi Mumbai

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/navi-mumbai

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1. Where is Navi Mumbai?Western India, Maharashtra, part of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region
2. How many people live in Navi Mumbai?Estimated to be over 1.1 million residents
3. How big is Navi Mumbai?Approximately 108 square miles (280 square kilometers)
4. What is the capital of Navi Mumbai?Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) area
5. What language do people speak in Navi Mumbai?Marathi, Hindi
6. When was Navi Mumbai built?Development initiated in the 1970s by CIDCO

Satellite City: A smaller city located near a larger city, often serving as a residential or economic extension.
CIDCO: City and Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra Limited, the agency responsible for Navi Mumbai's planning and development.
Urban Planning: The process of designing and managing the development of cities and towns.
Livability Index: A measure of how well a city provides a good quality of life for its residents.