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Mumbai is India’s largest city with a population of
22.8 million. It is also India’s most important
commercial centre.
Mumbai was part of the British Empire until independence
in 1947. It was called Bombay until 1995, when it was
renamed Mumbai after a Hindu goddess, Mumba Devi.
Mexico City has a population
of 23.4 million. It is the largest
city in both North and South
America. The Aztecs called
it Tenochtitlan, and it was already an
important city when the Spanish invaded in 1521.
The country became independent in 1821.
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Rich and poor
Mumbai is both old and modern, rich and poor. The
streets are full of people doing business, selling snacks
and clothes, or just living there.
Money is everywhere in modern Mumbai. India’s most
important businesses and banks have their headquarters
there. The Bollywood film industry produces more films
than Hollywood in Los Angeles.
Modern skyscrapers and new shopping malls are right
next to slums. Sixty percent of the population live with no
running water, no electricity, and no sanitation.
Indian and European
Mexico City offers a variety of experiences. In the Zócalo,
the main square, you can see the Spanish cathedral, an
Aztec temple, and a modern skyscraper. The city has a lot
of museums and theatres. European squares and colonial
houses sit next to busy markets selling Mexican food and
Indian handicrafts.
It is the richest city in Latin America. There are elegant
shops selling high-class goods, expensive restaurants, and
supercool bars. There are also many people who live in
poor houses.
Visiting Mumbai
Mumbai is on the west coast. The wet season is from June
to September. Between November and February it is a
little cooler and dryer.
The city is best at sunrise and sunset, when the colour of
the stone buildings changes from gold to orange and pink.
The cheapest and easiest transport is by bus. Trains can
be crowded and dangerous.
Because of its poverty, Mumbai can be a difficult place to
live, but the experience is unique.
Visiting Mexico City
Mexico City is in a valley in the south central area of the
country. It is surrounded by mountains.
The rainy season is from June to October. The warmest
months are April and May. It has the largest and cheapest
subway system in Latin America. Traffic moves so slowly
that it is often faster to walk. The air quality is not good,
and visitors need to be careful, but the city offers a rich
cultural mix.
MEXICO CITY
A CITY OF EXTREMES
MULTICULTURAL