| If you are planning a trip to Mumbai, you must be well | | | | industrial usage. |
| informed about the geography of Mumbai. Mumbai | | | | The sprawling coast is an essential part of the |
| geography shows us that this city lies at the western | | | | geography of Mumbai. The coast is marked by a |
| coast of India. Located at the mouth of the Ulhas | | | | number of small streams and bays. While the eastern |
| River, Mumbai is situated in the coastal region called | | | | coast of Salsette Island is dominated by mangrove |
| the Konkan. | | | | plantations, the western coastal region is characterized |
| Nestling in the Salsette Island, Mumbai is bordered by | | | | by sand and rocks. The eastern coast is conducive to |
| the district of Thane. A major part of the city is found | | | | the growth of colorful flora and fauna. |
| above sea level. The topography of Northern Mumbai | | | | The geography of the city is predominantly influenced |
| is characterized by a hilly terrain. The city covers an | | | | by its nearness to the Arabian Sea. The regions closer |
| area of about 603 square kilometers. | | | | to the sea tend to have a sandy soil cover, while the |
| The travel guide tells you more on the geography of | | | | distant areas are characterized by an alluvial soil cover. |
| Mumbai. The famous Sanjay Gandhi National Park is | | | | The layer of rocks beneath is made up of black |
| situated close by, occupying about 1/6th of the city and | | | | Deccan basalt, most of them can be traced back to |
| its neighborhood. | | | | the Cretaceous and early Eocene period. The three |
| Water to the city is supplied by the Bhatsa Dam and | | | | fault lines nearby have made the region prone to |
| six other popular lakes known as Tansa, Vaitarna, | | | | earthquakes. But any devastating impact of |
| Vihar, Upper, Powai and Tulsi. The Borivili National Park | | | | earthquakes is unheard of in the geographical history |
| is home to the major lakes of Tulsi and Vihar. The | | | | of Mumbai. |
| water coming from the Powai Lake is known for its | | | | |