2006-09-13 20:43:25 · 13 answers · asked by jo t 1 in Travel ➔ India ➔ Mumbai
first of all its not bombay its mumbai
yes mumbai was formed by the connectin seven different islands hence it is called THE LAND OF SEVEN ISLANDS
2006-09-14 22:15:51 · answer #1 · answered by princess ayesha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bombay is a city of 7 islands.
2006-09-13 21:46:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The history of Mumbai showcases the growth of a collection of islands on the coast of the Arabian Sea to becoming the commercial and cultural capital of India and one of the most populous cities in the world. Although the islands were inhabited by humans since the Stone Age,[1] the city was founded by Portuguese and British colonists in the 17th century. The city was named Bombay by the Portuguese and it served as the city's official name until 1995, when it was changed to Mumbai, and both names are popularly and commonly used. Its inhabitants are informally known as Bombayites or Mumbaikars.
2006-09-14 12:54:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bombay, now called Mumbai, is a peninsula.
http://www.boloji.com/places/025.htm
"Generally when you talk about Mumbai you have in mind all the seven islands of Colaba, Fort, Byculla, Parel, Worli, Matunga, Mahim which have been formed into a single land mass through successive reclamations. This is not surprising as the city of Mumbai extended only upto Mahim till recently when the greater Mumbai has not finally evolved, integrating with the city, the entire creek extending upto Bassein Creek in the north. It is quite misleading to call Mumbai an island today; for it is no more an island in the full sense of geographical expression; it is a peninsula attached to the main land."
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2006-09-13 20:47:15 · answer #4 · answered by cotopaxi 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bombay is called Mumbai
2006-09-13 20:46:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is Mumbai An Island
2016-12-10 16:38:50 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't go to Bombay with Boat, parking problem is there.
2006-09-13 20:46:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
no it's not...Bombay (Mumbai, India) is not an island..it just has the Arabian Sea on its West...
2006-09-15 06:20:03 · answer #8 · answered by Rollester 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is surrounded by sea on all sides. The rail and road to other parts of India cross over at thane creek and vasai creek
2006-09-13 20:50:44 · answer #9 · answered by Brahmanda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes....and a doctor on Bewitched...LOL...Dr Bombay! (jk)
2006-09-13 20:44:31 · answer #10 · answered by celine8388 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋